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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOKELL | J. | 1941 | 64 | Dean & Chapter | Ferryhill | Hewer | 72551 |
| SOHEY | George | 1921 | 49 | St Helens, | St Helens | Contractor | 72550 |
| SOFEL | Iown (injured) | 1958 | 35 | Agecroft | Agecroft | Sinker | 72549 |
| SOCHA | P. | 1957 | 46 | Chanters | Atherton | Face worker | 72547 |
| SOCHA | Pawel | 1957 | 46 | Chanters | Atherton | Contractor | 72548 |
| SOBEZOKO | F. (injured) | 1959 | Golborne | Golborne | 72546 | ||
| SOARE | Harold (injured) | 1959 | 43 | Albert | Hindley | Ripper | 72545 |
| SOAR | John | 1914 | 17 | Welbeck | Meden Vale | Rivet Heater | 72544 |
| SOAMES | Herbert | 1908 | 35 | Dark Lane | Ravensthorpe | Fireman | 72542 |
| SOAMES | Robert | 1913 | 20 | Maltby Main | Maltby | Weigh Clerk | 72543 |
| SOADY | Robert | 1905 | 34 | Whitburn | Whitburn | Timber Drawer | 72541 |
| SNOWDON | Joseph | 1901 | 14 | Brancepeth, A Pit | Willington | Driver | 72539 |
| SNOWDON | Joseph | 1910 | 14 | Brancepeth | Willington | 72540 | |
| SNOWDEN | A. | 1902 | 36 | Grimethorpe | Grimethorpe | Collier | 72535 |
| SNOWDEN | Franklin | 1914 | 15 | North Biddick | Fatfield | Landing Lad | 72536 |
| SNOWDEN | John | 1903 | 51 | Silksworth | Sunderland | Pump Engineman | 72537 |
| SNOWDEN | John | 1904 | 53 | Walker | Newcastle upon Tyne | Shifter | 72538 |
| SNOWBALL | T. | 1939 | 59 | Silksworth | Sunderland | Stoneman | 72534 |
| SNOW | Joseph (injured) | 1913 | 29 | Cwm-y-fuwch | Ogmore Vale | Mason | 72532 |
| SNOW | William (injured) | 1930 | 55 | New Haden | Cheadle | Fireman | 72533 |
| SNOOKS | Herbert | 1905 | 20 | Blaenavon, Milfraen | Blaenavon | Haulier | 72531 |
| SNOOK | Edward | 1925 | 18 | Ffaldydre | Resolven | Screen Helper | 72527 |
| SNOOK | Matthew | 1906 | 31 | Meiros | Llanharan | Rider | 72528 |
| SNOOK | William | 1907 | 60 | Pentre (a) | Pentre | Roadsman | 72529 |
| SNOOK | William (injured) | 1930 | 31 | Tynybedw | Pentre | Rope Changer | 72530 |