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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWEENEY | James Harkness (Injured) | 1980 | 44 | Geevor | Pendeen | Developer | 74319 |
| SWEENEY | John | 1900 | 37 | Arniston | Gorebridge | Drawer | 74320 |
| SWEENEY | John (injured) | 1933 | 52 | Sutton Manor | Marshall's Cross | Contractor | 74321 |
| SWEENEY | John (injured) | 1941 | 40 | Shelton, Deep Pit | Hanley | Packer | 74322 |
| SWEENEY | Joseph | 1932 | 43 | Heyfield | Westleigh | Fireman | 74323 |
| SWEENEY | Patrick | 1905 | 32 | North Biddick | Fatfield | Hewer | 74324 |
| SWEENEY | Patrick | 1912 | 44 | Barrow | Worsbrough Park | Labourer | 74325 |
| SWEENEY | Samuel | 1920 | Easton, No.1 Pit | Bathgate | Drawer | 74326 | |
| SWEENEY | Thomas | 1911 | 14 | North Biddick | Fatfield | Driver | 74327 |
| SWEENEY | Thomas | 1959 | 37 | Burghlee | Loanhead | Coal Miner (Wasteman) | 74328 |
| SWEENEY | William | 1950 | 32 | Sutton Manor | Marshall's Cross | Dayman | 74329 |
| SWEENEY | William (injured) | 1931 | 48 | Brackley | Walkden | Contractor | 74330 |
| SWEATING | Arthur | 1917 | Llanerch | Abersychan | 74314 | ||
| SWAYNE | W. (injured) | 1911 | 29 | Mynyddysllwyn | Cilfynydd | Collier | 74313 |
| SWATTRIDGE | T.C. (injured) | 1952 | 29 | Tower | Hirwaun | Shotman | 74312 |
| SWARFORD | Thomas (injured) | 1947 | 50 | Cwm (b) | Llantwit Fardre | Trafficman | 74311 |
| SWANWICK | John (injured) | 1926 | 59 | Woodpark | Bardsley | Daywageman | 74310 |
| SWANSON | Robert M. (injured) | 1956 | Park Mine | Llanfrothen | Driller | 74309 | |
| SWANSBURY | Elias (injured) | 1943 | 53 | Glyncorrwg | Glyncorrwg | Haulier | 74307 |
| SWANSBURY | Reginald (injured) | 1934 | 33 | Brynwyth | Heol-y-Cyw | Collier | 74308 |
| SWANN | John Thomas | 1909 | 17 | Stafford, Sutherland Pit | Fenton | Dip Minder | 74302 |
| SWANN | Robert | 1905 | 63 | Sherburn House | Sherburn | Hewer | 74303 |
| SWANN | Samuel (injured) | 1925 | Bold | Earlstown | 74304 | ||
| SWANN | Samuel (injured) | 1925 | Bold | Earlstown | 74305 | ||
| SWANN | W. | 1918 | 19 | Podmore Hall, Minnie Pit | Halmer End | 74306 |