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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SNEYD | Enoch (injured) | 1934 | 48 | Shelton, Racecourse Pit | Hanley | Fireman | 72526 |
| SNELLING | James (injured) | 1925 | 25 | Windsor, South | Abertridwr | Repairer | 72523 |
| SNELLING | Samuel | 1905 | 33 | Tillery | Abertillery | Haulier | 72524 |
| SNELLING | Theo (injured) | 1912 | 5 | Elliot | New Tredegar | Not employed | 72525 |
| SNELL | J.W. | 1927 | 57 | Ryhope | Sunderland | Hewer | 72520 |
| SNELL | John (injured) | 1929 | 42 | Celynen, North | Newbridge | Haulier | 72521 |
| SNELL | Wuren (injured) | 1941 | 42 | Garngoch, No.1 | Gorseinon | Collier | 72522 |
| SNEDDON | Albert George Dumphie | 1967 | Comrie | Saline | Colliery shaftsman | 72472 | |
| SNEDDON | Alexander | 1962 | Woodend | Armadale | Colliery ropeman | 72473 | |
| SNEDDON | Andrew | 1936 | Aitken | Kelty | 72474 | ||
| SNEDDON | Andrew | 1936 | Aitken, No.1 Pit | Kelty | Miner | 72475 | |
| SNEDDON | Andrew | 1942 | 43 | Little Raith, Dora Pit | Cowdenbeath | Coal Miner | 72476 |
| SNEDDON | Charles | 1900 | 58 | Gilbertfield, No.2 Pit | Cambuslang | Miner | 72477 |
| SNEDDON | Charles | 1919 | 19 | Bridgeness, No.2 Pit | Grangepans | 72478 | |
| SNEDDON | Charles (Injured) | 1915 | Bridgeness, No.2 Pit | Grangepans | Miner | 72479 | |
| SNEDDON | George | 1943 | Benhar | Shotts | colliery oncost worker | 72480 | |
| SNEDDON | George Ratcliffe | 1920 | Westrigg | Westcraigs | 72481 | ||
| SNEDDON | George Ratcliffe | 1920 | Westrigg | Westcraigs | 72482 | ||
| SNEDDON | Henry | 1931 | Broxburn | Broxburn | 72483 | ||
| SNEDDON | Henry | 1931 | Hopetoun, No.35 (Threemiletown) Pit | Winchburgh | Shale Miner | 72484 | |
| SNEDDON | James | 1905 | 60 | Dunsyston | Airdrie | Miner | 72485 |
| SNEDDON | James | 1916 | 69 | Donibristle, No.12 Pit | Donibristle | Boiler cleaner | 72486 |
| SNEDDON | James | 1917 | Woodhall | Rosewell | 72487 | ||
| SNEDDON | James | 1922 | 38 | East Roughrigg, No.6 Pit | Avonbridge | Miner | 72488 |
| SNEDDON | James | 1926 | 38 | Blairhall | East Grange | Miner | 72489 |