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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMYTHE | P. | 1939 | 53 | Wheatley Hill | Wheatley Hill | Drawer | 72451 |
| SMYTH | Clark | 1910 | 32 | Follonsby | Follingsby | Sinker | 72450 |
| SMYK | Frank (injured) | 1953 | 26 | Mosley Common | Ellenbrook | Packer | 72449 |
| SMTH | Sidney (injured) | 1949 | 48 | Naval | Penygraig | Collier | 72448 |
| SMTH | Arthur (injured) | 1948 | 51 | Dare | Cwmparc | Repairer | 72443 |
| SMTH | Eric | 1934 | 51 | Markham. | Blackwood | Haulier | 72444 |
| SMTH | I.D. (injured) | 1954 | 59 | Lady Windsor | Ynysybwl | Packer | 72445 |
| SMTH | Ivor (injured) | 1930 | 40 | Nine Mile Point | Wattsville | Rider | 72446 |
| SMTH | Les (injured) | 1951 | 28 | McLaren | Abertysswg | Collier | 72447 |
| SMOZHOWSKI | T. (injured) | 1952 | 42 | Ogilvie | Deri | Labourer | 72442 |
| SMOUT | J.P. (Injured) | 1979 | 42 | Bersham | Rhostyllen | Faceman | 72440 |
| SMOUT | John | 1914 | 42 | New Tredegar | New Tredegar | Fireman | 72441 |
| SMOLLETT | John | 1906 | 35 | Whitworth | Tredegar | Fitter | 72439 |
| SMITHY | A. (injured) | 1912 | 46 | Lower Deep | Blaina | Hitcher | 72435 |
| SMITHY | Ivor (injured) | 1929 | 49 | Navigation, | Crumlin | Labourer | 72436 |
| SMITHY | Samuel | 1930 | 49 | Tir Herbert, Coronation Level | Hirwaun | Poster | 72437 |
| SMITHY | William | 1909 | 20 | Gwenallt | Pontnewynydd | Collier | 72438 |
| SMITHSON | Albert | 1923 | 28 | Maltby Main | Maltby | Collier | 72430 |
| SMITHSON | George | 1905 | Grinkle | Staithes | Fitter | 72431 | |
| SMITHSON | J. | 1933 | 18 | Horden | Horden | Putter | 72432 |
| SMITHSON | John Joseph | 1909 | 18 | West Stanley | Stanley | 72433 | |
| SMITHSON | Robert | 1901 | 32 | Clough Hall, No.18 Pit | Kidsgrove | Dataller | 72434 |
| SMITHAM | Henry | 1907 | 15 | New London | Newthorpe | Horse Driver | 72429 |
| SMITH (or SLIESORAITIS) | Joseph (Juozas) | 1935 | 51 | Lady Victoria Pit | Newtongrange | Miner | 72428 |
| SMITH | Francis Parker | 1936 | Polmaise, Nos 3 & 4 Pits | Fallin | 71680 |