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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOMMERVILLE or REID | James | 1920 | Bredisholm | Bargeddie | 72576 | ||
| SOMMERVILLE | Charles | 1914 | 19 | Parkfield | Pucklechurch | Coal Filler | 72569 |
| SOMMERVILLE | George | 1929 | Robroyston | Barmulloch | 72570 | ||
| SOMMERVILLE | James | 1923 | Parkhead | Motherwell | 72571 | ||
| SOMMERVILLE | Richard | 1915 | Blairmuckhill | Harthill | Mining Contractor | 72572 | |
| SOMMERVILLE | Robert Nisbet | 1939 | 37 | Usual residence Harthill | Coal Miner (Machineman) | 72573 | |
| SOMMERVILLE | Thomas | 1929 | 30 | Spindleside | Cleland | Miner | 72574 |
| SOMMERVILLE | William | 1912 | 59 | Wilsontown, No.3 Pit | Forth | Roadsman | 72575 |
| SOMERVILLE | James | 1913 | 20 | Dysart, Frances Pit | Dysart | Miner | 72562 |
| SOMERVILLE | John | 1918 | Douglas Castle | Douglas | 72563 | ||
| SOMERVILLE | John J. | 1909 | 16 | Brancepeth | Willington | Belt Boy | 72564 |
| SOMERVILLE | Robert | 1928 | Polmaise, No.3 Pit | Fallin | Brushing Contractor | 72565 | |
| SOMERVILLE | Robert | 1928 | 58 | Polmaise, Nos 3 & 4 Pits | Fallin | Brusher | 72566 |
| SOMERVILLE | William | 1908 | 38 | Silverwood | Thrybergh | 72567 | |
| SOMERVILLE | William | 1953 | Bank | New Cumnock | Packer | 72568 | |
| SOMERS | Henry | 1910 | 15 | Prestongrange | Prestonpans | Haulage Boy | 72561 |
| SOLOMON | Terry (Injured) | 1977 | 37 | Mount Wellington | Bissoe | Leading miner | 72560 |
| SOLOMAN | William James | 1908 | 46 | West Kitty | St Agnes | Miner | 72559 |
| SOLMIER | Arthur (injured) | 1950 | 36 | Penllwyngwent | Ogmore Vale | Labourer | 72558 |
| SOLLUM | John (injured) | 1941 | 38 | Florence | Longton | Collier | 72557 |
| SOLKIN | Carminic | 1911 | 35 | Bothwell Park | Bothwell | Miner | 72556 |
| SOLCOMBE | David G. (Injured) | 1990 | 40 | Blaenant | Abernant | Blending plant foreman | 72554 |
| SOLCOMBE | Henry (injured) | 1946 | 52 | Llanbradach, No.1 | Llanbradach | Collier | 72555 |
| SOLBURY | H. (injured) | 1932 | 30 | Braichycymmer | Pontycymer | Haulier | 72553 |
| SOKILL | Colin | 1902 | 29 | Saltwells | Quarry Bank | Shunter | 72552 |