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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUMMERFIELD | John | 1908 | 26 | Hamstead | Great Barr | Driver | 74129 |
| SUMMERFIELD | Walter | 1908 | 21 | Hamstead | Great Barr | Haulage Man | 74130 |
| SUMMERELL | Charles | 1914 | 19 | ? | 74124 | ||
| SUMMERBELL | J. | 1936 | 15 | Hetton Lyons | Hetton le Hole | Screen Boy | 74121 |
| SUMMERBELL | John | 1936 | 15 | Hetton | Hetton le Hole | Screen Boy | 74122 |
| SUMMERBELL | Thomas | 1922 | 53 | Dean & Chapter | Ferryhill | 74123 | |
| SUMMER | James William | 1911 | 40 | Ravensworth | Lamesley | Hewer | 74120 |
| SULWAY | Thomas (injured) | 1930 | 49 | Nine Mile Point | Wattsville | Fireman | 74119 |
| SULLVAN | Patrick (injured) | 1927 | 22 | Bold | Earlstown | Contractor’s Man | 74118 |
| SULLIVAN | Anthony John | 1966 | 10 | Aberfan | Merthyr Tydfil | 74072 | |
| SULLIVAN | Avis Elizabeth | 1966 | 9 | Aberfan | Merthyr Tydfil | 74073 | |
| SULLIVAN | Benjamin (injured) | 1928 | 53 | Llwynypia | Llwynypia | Assistant Labourer | 74074 |
| SULLIVAN | Charles | 1907 | 16 | Cymmer, New Pit | Cymmer | Collier Boy | 74075 |
| SULLIVAN | Charles (injured) | 1915 | 16 | Strangeways Hall | Hindley | Screener | 74076 |
| SULLIVAN | David (Injured) | 1973 | 60 | Aberpergwm | Glyn-neath | Haulier | 74077 |
| SULLIVAN | Dennis (injured) | 1916 | 45 | Cuke Quarry | Quarryman | 74078 | |
| SULLIVAN | Dennis (injured) | 1929 | 35 | Groesfaen | Deri | Rider | 74079 |
| SULLIVAN | E. (injured) | 1951 | 46 | Merthyr Vale | Merthyr Vale | Journey Attendant | 74080 |
| SULLIVAN | E. (injured) | 1954 | 29 | Rhigos, Nos 1 & 4 | Glyn Neath | Conveyor shifter | 74081 |
| SULLIVAN | Edward (injured) | 1949 | 45 | Lucy Thomas, No.5 | Abercanaid | Collier | 74082 |
| SULLIVAN | Eugene (injured) | 1916 | 21 | Newbridge Quarry | Blessington | Trainman | 74083 |
| SULLIVAN | F. | 1904 | 41 | Deep Duffryn | Mountain Ash | Ripper | 74084 |
| SULLIVAN | George (injured) | 1932 | 40 | Cwm Cynon | Mountain Ash | Collier | 74085 |
| SULLIVAN | Jer. (injured) | 1927 | Lea Green | St Helens | 74086 | ||
| SULLIVAN | Jeremiah | 1947 | 40 | Wellesley | Methil | Miner | 74087 |