Coal Mining Accidents & Deaths
UK Coal Mining Accidents and Deaths 1900-1991 (1500-1899 coming shortly)
This database was compiled from data supplied mainly by Ian Winstanley, with additions from Ray Lawrence, NMRS Records and others
DEDICATION
This work stands as a testament to the men, women and children who worked the mines of Great Britain and to their families.
The work created a bond of trust and loyalty amongst them and a band of comradeship that forged the communities in which they lived and worked. It is a record of the true price of coal.
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM
Ian Winstanley 2023
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| Surname | Forename | Year | Age | Mine/Quarry Name | Location | Occupation | Record ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAIN | John | 1920 | Nellie Pit | Lochgelly | 2449 | ||
| BAIN | John | 1927 | 60+ | Lochgelly, Nellie Pit | Lochgelly | Surface worker | 2450 |
| BAIN | Richard | 1927 | Grasshill | Glenbuck | Miner | 2451 | |
| BAIN | Robert | 1914 | 34 | Dalroassck Quarry | Quarryman | 2452 | |
| BAIN | Robert | 1925 | 16 | Lindsay | Kelty | 2453 | |
| BAIN | Thomas W. | 1923 | 52 | Harton | South Shields | Pipeman | 2454 |
| BAILYER | Thomas George (injured) | 1945 | 60 | Tymawr | Troed-Rhiw-Trwyn | Mason | 2445 |
| BAILLIE | Andrew Johnstone | 1940 | 63 | Carnbroe | Carnbroe | Fireman | 2433 |
| BAILLIE | Charles | 1929 | 40 | Prestonlinks | Prestonpans | Waggon Trimmer | 2434 |
| BAILLIE | David | 1939 | 36 | Valleyfield | Newmills | Brusher | 2435 |
| BAILLIE | David (Injured) | 1934 | Prestonlinks | Prestonpans | Brusher | 2436 | |
| BAILLIE | George Moir | 1922 | 22 | Greenhill, No.12 Pit | Hareshaw | Engineer | 2437 |
| BAILLIE | James | 1930 | Kinneil, Furnace Yard Pit | Bo’ness | Fireman | 2438 | |
| BAILLIE | John | 1905 | 13 | Pennyvenie, No.3 Pit | Dalmellington | Drawer | 2439 |
| BAILLIE | John | 1919 | 65 | Viewpark | Viewpark | Miner | 2440 |
| BAILLIE | John Cunningham | 1941 | 53 | Prestonlinks | Prestonpans | Colliery Fireman | 2441 |
| BAILLIE | Peter | 1952 | 41 | Comrie | Saline | Miner | 2442 |
| BAILLIE | Robert | 1922 | Grasshill | Glenbuck | 2443 | ||
| BAILLIE | Robert | 1937 | 16 | Lumphinnans, No.1 Pit | Kelty | Pithead worker | 2444 |
| BAILLE | Malcolm John (Injured) | 1977 | 25 | Wheal Jane | Baldhu | Onsetter | 2432 |
| BAILIFF | James (injured) | 1953 | Beckermet Mine | Beckermet | Underground Overman | 2431 | |
| BAILEY or DALTON | John (injured) | 1953 | 51 | Wood | Haydock | Deputy | 2430 |
| BAILEY | Edward D. | 1932 | 39 | Ynysfaio | Pen-yr-englyn | Haulier | 2304 |
| BAILEY | Edwin J. (injured) | 1934 | 36 | Fernhill | Treherbert | Haulier | 2305 |
| BAILEY | Eric | 1932 | 24 | Stafford | Fenton | Cleaner Out | 2306 |