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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPAREY | Francis D. | 1932 | 18 | Llanbradach, No.3 | Llanbradach | Collier’s Helper | 72676 |
| SPAREY | G. (injured) | 1953 | 22 | Coegnant | Nantyffyllon | Collier | 72677 |
| SPANNS | Albert | 1903 | 31 | Holland | Upholland | Tunneller | 72674 |
| SPANNER | E. | 1955 | 53 | Cynheidre | Cynheidre | Shift deputy | 72673 |
| SPANN | Wilfred (injured) | 1944 | 30 | Gin Pit | Tyldesley | Collier | 72672 |
| SPAKOWSKI | Joseph (injured) | 1925 | Cronton | Whiston | 72670 | ||
| SPAKOWSKI | Joseph (injured) | 1927 | Bold | Earlstown | 72671 | ||
| SPAIGO | George (injured) | 1914 | 34 | Dinmor Park Quarry | Llangoed | Agent | 72669 |
| SPADNOOKI | Felix (injured) | 1929 | 14 | Old Boston | Haydock | Haulage hand | 72668 |
| SPADEMAN | William | 1903 | 34 | Bowbridge Quarry | Balderton | Miner | 72667 |
| SPACEY | T. (injured) | 1949 | 39 | Taff Merthyr | Treharris | Rider | 72666 |
| SOZLAS | V. (injured) | 1954 | 23 | Llay Main | Llay | Collier | 72665 |
| SOYND | Frederick (injured) | 1915 | Ribbleside Quarry | Quarryman | 72664 | ||
| SOWTER | John (injured) | 1941 | 36 | Berry Hill | Berry Hill | Packer | 72663 |
| SOWERBY | Arthur (injured) | 1959 | Silverband Mine | Milburn | Miner | 72657 | |
| SOWERBY | Ben | 1914 | 42 | Adelaide | Bishop Auckland | Hewer | 72658 |
| SOWERBY | Harold Leslie (injured) | 1957 | Hartley Quarry | Hartley | Assistant Shotfirer | 72659 | |
| SOWERBY | James | 1932 | Lea Green | St Helens | 72660 | ||
| SOWERBY | Richard Watson | 1911 | 31 | High Force Quarry | Forest and Frith | Joiner | 72661 |
| SOWERBY | Tom | 1921 | 46 | West Auckland | Etherley | Stoneman | 72662 |
| SOWDEN | R.M. | 1934 | Marsden [aka Whitburn] | Whitburn | Drawer | 72655 | |
| SOWDEN | Victor | 1915 | 13 | Victoria | 72656 | ||
| SOUTTCOTT | Robert (injured) | 1929 | 29 | Milfraen | Blaenavon | Coal Cutting Machine Man | 72654 |
| SOUTHWORTH | Alfred | 1918 | 52 | Bradford, Parker Pit | Bradford | Filler | 72645 |
| SOUTHWORTH | Benjamin (injured) | 1943 | 36 | Welch Whittle | Coppull | Beltman | 72646 |