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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPOWART | David | 1927 | 41 | Donibristle, James Pit | Cowdenbeath | 72876 | |
| SPOWART | James Jnr | 1939 | 44 | Valleyfield | Newmills | Machineman | 72877 |
| SPOWART | Robert | 1918 | Fordell area | Crossgates | 72878 | ||
| SPOWART | Robert | 1918 | Fordell, William Pit | Crossgates | 72879 | ||
| SPOTTISWOOD | Herbert (injured) | 1931 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 72871 | ||
| SPOTTISWOOD | Thomas Henry | 1913 | 22 | South Tyne | Haltwhistle | Putter | 72872 |
| SPOONER | Albert | 1913 | 42 | Holbrook | Killamarsh | Deputy | 72865 |
| SPOONER | Allan | 1908 | 51 | Kiveton Park | Kiveton Park | Stallman | 72866 |
| SPOONER | Allan | 1908 | 51 | Kiveton Park | Kiveton Park | 72867 | |
| SPOONER | Edward | 1901 | 61 | Pool Hayes | New Invention | Timberer | 72868 |
| SPOONER | J.T.F. (injured) | 1931 | 48 | Silverdale [Kents Lane] | Silverdale | Painter | 72869 |
| SPOONER | John William | 1911 | 14 | Cowpen | Blyth | Driver | 72870 |
| SPODE | Bernard | 1918 | 14 | Podmore Hall, Minnie Pit | Halmer End | Haulage | 72862 |
| SPODE | W.H. | 1936 | 46 | Greenfield | 72863 | ||
| SPODE | William Henry (injured) | 1936 | 46 | Talke Green | Talke | Collier | 72864 |
| SPITTLE | Daniel | 1910 | 19 | Bryncoch | Bryncoch | Labourer | 72860 |
| SPITTLE | Z. | 1904 | 55 | Hamstead | Great Barr | Pikeman | 72861 |
| SPIRIT | S. | 1904 | 15 | Brandon | Brandon & Byshottles | Coupler On | 72859 |
| SPINKS | W. | 1945 | 24 | South Moor | South Moor | Hewer | 72858 |
| SPILSBURY | John Chandler | 1923 | 33 | Maltby Main | Maltby | Collier | 72857 |
| SPILMAN | F. (Injured) | 1976 | 52 | Bold | Earlstown | Overman | 72856 |
| SPILLER | Alfred (injured) | 1928 | 53 | Llwynypia | Llwynypia | Collier | 72852 |
| SPILLER | Cyril (injured) | 1927 | 15 | Abergorky, No.3 | Treorchy | Collier’s Assistant | 72853 |
| SPILLER | H. (injured) | 1955 | 42 | Gelli | Ystrad | Collier | 72854 |
| SPILLER | Howard C. (Injured) | 1989 | 61 | Blackpool Quarry | Trewoon | Tube press operator | 72855 |