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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMITH | John (injured) | 1916 | 51 | Spindlepoint | Kearsley | Collier | 71961 |
| SMITH | Thomas | 1904 | 71 | Whitehaven, Croft Pit | Sandwith | Timberer | 72217 |
| SMITH | Frederick Charles | 1902 | 13 | Baddesley | Baxterley | Rope Boy | 71706 |
| SMITH | John (injured) | 1925 | 31 | Eatock | Hindley | Collier | 71962 |
| SMITH | Thomas | 1905 | 17 | Globe Quarry | Engine Driver | 72218 | |
| SMITH | Frederick Morris | 1910 | 15 | Low Stubbin | Rawmarsh | Horse Driver | 71707 |
| SMITH | John (injured) | 1925 | 59 | Mardy, No.1 | Maerdy | Collier | 71963 |
| SMITH | Thomas | 1906 | 48 | Herrington | West Herrington | Hewer | 72219 |
| SMITH | G. | 1920 | 18 | Berry Hill, Ash Pit | Berry Hill | 71708 | |
| SMITH | John (injured) | 1925 | Sutton Heath | St Helens | 71964 | ||
| SMITH | Thomas | 1906 | 64 | Taylor Pit | Standish | Dataller | 72220 |
| SMITH | G. (injured) | 1930 | Bold | Earlstown | 71709 | ||
| SMITH | John (injured) | 1926 | Sherdley | St Helens | 71965 | ||
| SMITH | Thomas | 1907 | 40 | Newdigate | Bedworth | Loader | 72221 |
| SMITH | G. (injured) | 1950 | 25 | Golborne | Golborne | Haulage Hand | 71710 |
| SMITH | John (injured) | 1927 | Bold | Earlstown | 71966 | ||
| SMITH | Thomas | 1909 | 44 | Parkhead | Motherwell | Miner | 72222 |
| SMITH | G. (injured) | 1952 | Cwt y Bugail Mine | Blaenau Ffestiniog | Rockman | 71711 | |
| SMITH | John (injured) | 1928 | 25 | Brynn Hall | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Waggon Lowerer | 71967 |
| SMITH | Thomas | 1909 | 16 | West Stanley | Stanley | 72223 | |
| SMITH | G. (injured) | 1952 | 43 | Llanharan | Llanharan | Collier | 71712 |
| SMITH | John (injured) | 1930 | Auchinraith | Blantyre | 71968 | ||
| SMITH | Thomas | 1910 | 53 | Bank, No.3 (Pretoria) Pit | Westhoughton | Collier | 72224 |
| SMITH | G. (injured) | 1952 | 28 | Windsor | Abertridwr | Assistant Cutterman | 71713 |
| SMITH | John (injured) | 1930 | Bold | Earlstown | 71969 |