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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SNEDDON | James | 1929 | 51 | Clyde, No.3 Pit | Carmyle | Fireman | 72490 |
| SNEDDON | James | 1931 | 23 | Kinneil, Furnace Yard Pit | Bo’ness | Miner | 72491 |
| SNEDDON | James (Injured) | 1919 | 60 | Bridgeness, No.2 Pit | Grangepans | Miner | 72492 |
| SNEDDON | James Munro | 1918 | 14 | Stanrigg & Arbuckle | Whiterigg | Drawer | 72493 |
| SNEDDON | John | 1904 | 35 | Kenmuirhill, No.2 Pit | Shettleston | Miner | 72494 |
| SNEDDON | John | 1904 | 32 | Rosehall, No.14 Pit | Coatbridge | Miner | 72495 |
| SNEDDON | John | 1906 | 59 | Kinneil | Bo'ness | Miner | 72496 |
| SNEDDON | John | 1915 | Blackrigg, No.3 Pit | Armadale | Overman | 72497 | |
| SNEDDON | John | 1920 | Riddochhill | Blackburn | Roadsman | 72498 | |
| SNEDDON | John | 1937 | 16 | Easter Gartshore, No.3 Pit | Twechar | Bencher | 72499 |
| SNEDDON | John | 1969 | Castlehill | Blairhall | Miner | 72500 | |
| SNEDDON | John (not recovered) | 1918 | 31 | Stanrigg & Arbuckle | Whiterigg | Miner | 72501 |
| SNEDDON | John Jnr | 1907 | 16 | Carronhall | Stenhousemuir | Drawer | 72502 |
| SNEDDON | Joseph | 1910 | 15 | Foulshiels | Stoneyburn | Drawer | 72503 |
| SNEDDON | Peter | 1918 | Parkhead | Motherwell | 72504 | ||
| SNEDDON | Richard | 1901 | 32 | Limefield | West Calder | Miner | 72505 |
| SNEDDON | Richard | 1906 | 51 | Lumphinnans | Kelty | Miner | 72506 |
| SNEDDON | Robert | 1902 | 55 | Limefield | West Calder | Bencher | 72507 |
| SNEDDON | Robert | 1908 | 26 | Greenfield-Treestonehill, No.7 | Shettleston | Miner | 72508 |
| SNEDDON | Robert | 1930 | 45 | Mauldslie | Carluke | Oncost Worker | 72509 |
| SNEDDON | Robert | 1969 | Kinneil | Bo’ness | Power loader | 72510 | |
| SNEDDON | Robert (Injured) | 1919 | 28 | Bridgeness, No.2 Pit | Grangepans | Drawer | 72511 |
| SNEDDON | Robert (Injured) | 1921 | 28 | Ingleston, No.36 Pit | Kirkliston | 72512 | |
| SNEDDON | Robert (Injured) | 1927 | 21 | Shewalton, Oldhall Pit? | Irvine | Miner | 72513 |
| SNEDDON | Robert Lindsay | 1959 | 47 | Baton | Shotts | Formerly Coal Miner | 72514 |