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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWINDLEHURST | William (injured) | 1942 | 52 | Onllwyn, No.1 | Onllwyn | Pumpman | 74427 |
| SWINDELLS or SWINDLES | Thomas (injured) | 1953 | 17 | Huncoat | Huncoat | Trainee | 74425 |
| SWINDELLS | Ernest | 1931 | 21 | Ladyshore | Little Lever | Collier | 74423 |
| SWINDELLS | William (injured) | 1938 | 63 | Sneyd | Burslem | Collier | 74424 |
| SWINDELL | J. | 1900 | 15 | Hemsworth | Fitzwilliam | Driver | 74422 |
| SWINBURNE | Ernest | 1900 | 14 | Brandon | Brandon & Byshottles | Driver | 74419 |
| SWINBURNE | John Thomas | 1912 | 15 | Lintz | Burnhopfield | Driver | 74420 |
| SWINBURNE | T. | 1922 | 59 | Greenside | Greenside | Stoneman | 74421 |
| SWINBANK | George | 1922 | 22 | East Hetton | Kelloe | Putter | 74418 |
| SWIFT | Albert (injured) | 1927 | 35 | Chisnall Hall | Coppull | Sawyer | 74351 |
| SWIFT | Albert (injured) | 1943 | 49 | Astley Green | Tyldesley | Screenhand | 74352 |
| SWIFT | Daniel | 1914 | 54 | Ashton's Green, No.5 | St Helens | Daywageman | 74353 |
| SWIFT | Daniel (injured) | 1943 | 28 | Ravenhead, No.11 | St Helens | Collier | 74354 |
| SWIFT | E. (injured) | 1931 | Sherdley | St Helens | 74355 | ||
| SWIFT | Edward (injured) | 1926 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 74356 | ||
| SWIFT | Edward (injured) | 1957 | 48 | Robin Hill | Standish | Airway Repairer | 74357 |
| SWIFT | Ernest (injured) | 1926 | Sherdley | St Helens | 74358 | ||
| SWIFT | Ernest (injured) | 1931 | Sherdley | St Helens | 74359 | ||
| SWIFT | Ernest (injured) | 1931 | 50 | Sherdley | St Helens | Collier | 74360 |
| SWIFT | Frederick (injured) | 1935 | 21 | Whitfield | Norton in the Moors | Haulage Hand | 74361 |
| SWIFT | George (injured) | 1933 | Lea Green | St Helens | 74362 | ||
| SWIFT | H. | 1940 | 56 | Brancepeth | Willington | Shifter | 74363 |
| SWIFT | Harold (injured) | 1945 | 41 | Long Lane, No.2 | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Shotfirer | 74364 |
| SWIFT | Henry (injured) | 1925 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 74365 | ||
| SWIFT | Henry (injured) | 1925 | Lea Green | St Helens | 74366 |