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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BACKWAY | Frederick (injured) | 1941 | 43 | Britannic | Gilfach Goch | Rope Changer | 2201 |
| BACKS | Martin (injured) | 1930 | 33 | Shelton, Deep No.3 | Hanley | Collier | 2200 |
| BACKHOUSE | Allan (injured) | 1932 | Sherdley | St Helens | 2194 | ||
| BACKHOUSE | Sydney (injured) | 1919 | 26 | Lingard Lane | Bredbury | Overman | 2195 |
| BACKHOUSE | T. | 1941 | 59 | Chopwell | Chopwell | Stoneman | 2196 |
| BACKHOUSE | Thomas Edward | 1914 | 23 | Belthorn | Yate & Pickup Bank | Collier | 2197 |
| BACKHOUSE | William | 1911 | 13 | Garforth, Trench Pit | Garforth | Screen Boy | 2198 |
| BACKHOUSE | William | 1911 | 13 | Garforth, Trench Pit | Garforth | 2199 | |
| BACKETT | Samuel Thomas | 1913 | 50 | Wombwell Main | Wombwell | Carpenter | 2193 |
| BACK | William (injured) | 1958 | 52 | Newton [or Wood] | Haydock | Conveyor Attendant | 2191 |
| BACK | Zidon (injured) | 1949 | 27 | Risca | Risca | Labourer | 2192 |
| BACHE | David | 1904 | 12 | Pennant Hill | Rowley Regis | Boy | 2190 |
| BABSKI | Henrick (Injured) | 1978 | 53 | Florence | Longton | General worker | 2189 |
| BABER | Samuel | 1907 | 31 | Newmarket, Haigh Moor | Stanley | Collier | 2185 |
| BABER | Trevor | 1920 | Blaensychan | Abersychan | 2186 | ||
| BABER | W.J. (injured) | 1928 | 22 | Llanerch | Abersychan | Coalcutter’s Assistant | 2187 |
| BABER | William (injured) | 1950 | 44 | Blaenserchan | Abersychan | Collier | 2188 |
| BABE | Patrick | 1900 | 40 | Old Boston, No.3 | Haydock | Sinker | 2184 |
| BABADO | R. (Injured) | 1986 | 57 | Littleton | Huntington | Faceworker | 2183 |
| AZBRAITIS | Vincas | 1950 | Barony | Auchinleck | 2182 | ||
| AYTON (formerly AITKEN) | Robert | 1925 | Prestonlinks | Prestonpans | 2181 | ||
| AYRTON | Enoch | 1904 | 30 | Hoyland Silkstone | Hoyland | Screener | 2180 |
| AYRIS | William Thomas | 1913 | 27 | Creswell | Creswell | Corporal | 2179 |
| AYRES | Arthur John | 1909 | 44 | Tareni | Godre'r graig | Hardgroundman | 2175 |
| AYRES | George William (injured) | 1936 | 41 | Sneyd | Burslem | Collier | 2176 |