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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWALES | William | 1911 | 29 | Wheldale | Castleford | 74276 | |
| SWALES | William | 1911 | 29 | Wheldale | Castleford | Byeworker | 74277 |
| SWALE | W.H. (injured) | 1932 | 52 | Tower | Hirwaun | Collier | 74274 |
| SWAINSTONE | James | 1909 | 26 | Langley Park | Langley Park | Hewer | 74273 |
| SWAINSTON | R. | 1939 | 20 | Bowburn | Cassop cum Quarrington | Datal | 74271 |
| SWAINSTON | W.H. | 1922 | 47 | Boldon | West Boldon | Hewer | 74272 |
| SWAIN | Albert | 1911 | 52 | Catlow Quarry | Nelson | Labourer | 74264 |
| SWAIN | Donald V. (Injured) | 1988 | Ffyndaff Opencast | Rhigos | 74265 | ||
| SWAIN | Edward (injured) | 1945 | 60 | Welch Whittle | Coppull | Repairer | 74266 |
| SWAIN | Edward (injured) | 1954 | 30 | Bank Hall | Burnley | Ripper | 74267 |
| SWAIN | George | 1913 | 43 | Bentley | Bentley | Collier | 74268 |
| SWAIN | Harry (injured) | 1948 | 40 | Braysdown | Radstock | Breaker | 74269 |
| SWAIN | William | 1903 | 23 | Mapperley | Stanley Common | Holer | 74270 |
| SWAILES | James A. | 1944 | 30 | Tanfield Lea | Tanfield | Putter | 74263 |
| SWAGG | Norman (injured) | 1958 | 34 | Bickershaw, Nos 3 & 4 Pits | Bickershaw | Haulage Hand | 74262 |
| SWADDON | Andrew | 1936 | 28 | Kelty | Kelty | 74261 | |
| SWACOTT | David (injured) | 1911 | 32 | Pentre (b) | Kenfig Hill | Master Haulier | 74260 |
| SVOHL | Frank | 1903 | 23 | Carfin, No.1 | Carfin | Drawer | 74259 |
| SUTTON | James T. | 1932 | 38 | Victoria (g) | Biddulph | Surface Labourer | 74240 |
| SUTTON | John (injured) | 1927 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 74241 | ||
| SUTTON | John (injured) | 1927 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 74242 | ||
| SUTTON | John (injured) | 1930 | 46 | Starkie Pit | Westhoughton | Collier | 74243 |
| SUTTON | John (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 74244 | ||
| SUTTON | John (injured) | 1934 | 38 | Stafford | Fenton | Timber Drawer | 74245 |
| SUTTON | John (Injured) | 1981 | 35 | Bold | Earlstown | Loco driver | 74246 |