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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHALL | James | 1907 | 54 | Lower Delph | Brierley Hill | Pikeman | 72598 |
| SOUTHALL | John | 1901 | 62 | Himley | Kingswinford | Engineman | 72599 |
| SOUTHALL | John | 1905 | 29 | Himley, No.04 | Gornalwood | Loader | 72600 |
| SOUTHALL | Thomas | 1906 | 54 | Oldnall | Cradley | Pikeman | 72601 |
| SOUTHALL | Thomas | 1914 | 48 | Coneygre | Tipton | Pikeman | 72602 |
| SOUTH | E. (injured) | 1954 | 35 | Caerau | Caerau | Collier | 72595 |
| SOUTH | Edward | 1905 | 34 | Western | Nantymoel | Labourer | 72596 |
| SOUTER | G.A. | 1946 | 35 | Harton | South Shields | Filler | 72594 |
| SOURFIELD | Thomas | 1906 | 45 | South Hetton | Haswell | Shaftsman | 72593 |
| SOULSBY | George | 1914 | 20 | Ashington | Ashington | Wagon Lad | 72589 |
| SOULSBY | Joseph | 1928 | 17 | Thornley | New Thornley | Landing Lad | 72590 |
| SOULSBY | Robert | 1900 | 50 | Trimdon Grange | Trimdon Grange | Deputy | 72591 |
| SOULSBY | Thomas | 1902 | 52 | Hebburn | Hebburn | Wasteman | 72592 |
| SOTHARD | John | 1901 | 65 | White Lea | Crook | Hewer | 72588 |
| SOTHAM | Vincent | 1908 | 27 | Wharncliffe Silkstone | Pilley | Ripper | 72587 |
| SOSNOWSKI | L. (injured) | 1950 | 33 | Avon | Abergwynfi | Repairer | 72586 |
| SOSNA | K. | 1957 | 40 | Chatterley Whitfield | Norton in the Moors | 72585 | |
| SORIN | Waldimer (injured) | 1953 | 48 | Astley Green | Tyldesley | Collier | 72584 |
| SORAN | Patrick (injured) | 1925 | Lea Green | St Helens | 72583 | ||
| SOPPS | John | 1914 | 17 | Cortonwood | Brampton | Trammer | 72582 |
| SOPPETT | John | 1903 | 45 | Newbottle, Dorothea Pit | Philadelphia | Stoneman | 72581 |
| SOPER | William | 1904 | 41 | Clitters United | Callington | Chargeman | 72580 |
| SONQUMOUTH | Robert (injured) | 1915 | 38 | Peel Hall | Little Hulton | Collier | 72579 |
| SONAITIS | Jonas | 1915 | Earnock, No.1 Pit | Hamilton | 72578 | ||
| SOMSDIS | Peter | 1905 | 22 | Craighead, No.2 Pit | Bothwell | Miner | 72577 |