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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUTCLIFFE | James (injured) | 1929 | 27 | Heasandford Quarry | Burnley | Labourer | 74202 |
| SUTCLIFFE | R. (injured) | 1948 | 63 | Cronton | Whiston | Ropeman | 74203 |
| SUTCLIFFE | Someth | 1929 | 54 | Reedley | Reedley | Dataller | 74204 |
| SUTCLIFFE | Walter | 1941 | 39 | Oak, Victoria | Hollinwood | Motor Waggon Driver | 74205 |
| SUTCH | Albert (injured) | 1949 | 41 | Maypole | Platt Bridge | Powerhouse Attendant | 74194 |
| SUTCH | J. | 1931 | 47 | Brandon | Brandon & Byshottles | Stoneman | 74195 |
| SUTCH | John (injured) | 1935 | 51 | Birkacre | Birkacre | Dataller | 74196 |
| SUTCH | Robert (injured) | 1930 | 51 | Holland, No.9 | Upholland | Collier | 74197 |
| SUSSEX | Charles (injured) | 1925 | 19 | Taldwyn Level | Merthyr Tydfil | Collier | 74193 |
| SURTHERS | Reginald | 1934 | 22 | Ty Trist, No.1 | Tredegar | Collier’s Helper | 74192 |
| SURTES | W. (injured) | 1936 | 54 | Garngoch | Gorseinon | Roadman | 74191 |
| SURTEES | Daniel | 1931 | 33 | Bryn-kinallt | Chirk | Roadman | 74185 |
| SURTEES | Hugh Bell | 1951 | 36 | Easington | Easington Colliery | Dataller | 74186 |
| SURTEES | J.S. | 1929 | 63 | Garesfield | High Spen | Shifter | 74187 |
| SURTEES | James | 1912 | 38 | Parkhouse | Chesterton | Dataller | 74188 |
| SURTEES | Matthew White | 1951 | 61 | Easington | Easington Colliery | Shifter | 74189 |
| SURTEES | Thomas | 1913 | 39 | Thornley | New Thornley | Stoneman | 74190 |
| SURAYNE | William (injured) | 1913 | 31 | Mynyddysllwyn | Cilfynydd | Coal Packer | 74184 |
| SUNMER | Henry (injured) | 1941 | 39 | Lea Green | St Helens | Collier | 74183 |
| SUNLEY | William | 1910 | 19 | Dean & Chapter | Ferryhill | Assistant Banksman | 74182 |
| SUNDERLAND | J.J. | 1902 | 49 | Thornley Lane Quarry | Midgley | Engineman | 74178 |
| SUNDERLAND | Robert | 1935 | 42 | Saron | Saron | Collier | 74179 |
| SUNDERLAND | Tom | 1904 | 52 | Calder | Mirfield | Shotfirer | 74180 |
| SUNDERLAND | W. (injured) | 1934 | 26 | Reedley | Reedley | Drawer | 74181 |
| SUMNER | Arthur (injured) | 1940 | 31 | Whitfield | Norton in the Moors | Collier | 74164 |