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 | George | 1904 | 40 | Gelderfield Road Quarry | Morley | Clay Getter | 71722 |
| SMITH | John (injured) | 1937 | 33 | Whitfield | Norton in the Moors | Collier | 71978 |
| SMITH | Thomas | 1918 | Woodhall. | Pencaitland | Miner | 72234 | |
| SMITH | George | 1906 | 41 | Fir Grove Quarry | Labourer | 71723 | |
| SMITH | John (injured) | 1938 | 25 | Whitfield | Norton in the Moors | Haulage Hand | 71979 |
| SMITH | Thomas | 1923 | Cwmbran | Upper Cwmbran | 72235 | ||
| SMITH | George | 1906 | 47 | Wingate Grange | Wingate | Chargeman | 71724 |
| SMITH | John (injured) | 1939 | 56 | New Lester | Tyldesley | Dataller | 71980 |
| SMITH | Thomas | 1928 | 68 | Donibristle | Donibristle | 72236 | |
| SMITH | George | 1907 | 39 | Brackenhill Quarry | Ackworth | Quarryman | 71725 |
| SMITH | John (injured) | 1945 | 21 | Mains, No.1 | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Collier | 71981 |
| SMITH | Thomas | 1928 | 68 | Donibristle, James & Marion Pits | Cowdenbeath | Miner | 72237 |
| SMITH | George | 1908 | 25 | Chapel | Wishaw | Chain Runner | 71726 |
| SMITH | John (injured) | 1947 | 38 | Cronton | Whiston | Collier | 71982 |
| SMITH | Thomas | 1930 | Douglas Castle | Douglas | 72238 | ||
| SMITH | George | 1909 | 38 | Soothill Wood | Batley | Miner | 71727 |
| SMITH | John (injured) | 1952 | 32 | Bwllfa Dare | Cwmdare | Conveyor Shifter | 71983 |
| SMITH | Thomas | 1930 | 20 | Dudley | Annitsford | Incline Lad | 72239 |
| SMITH | George | 1910 | 38 | Whitehaven, Wellington Pit | Whitehaven | Hewer | 71728 |
| SMITH | John (injured) | 1952 | 20 | Sutton Manor | Marshall's Cross | Haulage Hand | 71984 |
| SMITH | Thomas | 1930 | 40 | Gartshore | Twechar | Miner | 72240 |
| SMITH | George | 1914 | 33 | Eston | Guisborough | Miner | 71729 |
| SMITH | John (Injured) | 1974 | 46 | Batts Combe Quarry | Cheddar | Contract lorry driver | 71985 |
| SMITH | Thomas | 1930 | 36 | Maypole | Platt Bridge | 72241 | |
| SMITH | George | 1916 | 52 | Coatbridge area | 71730 |