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) | 1981 | 23 | Lezaite Quarry | Leziate | Driller | 71986 |
| SMITH | Thomas | 1931 | 19 | Bowhill, No.1 Shaft | Auchterderran | Miner | 72242 |
| SMITH | George | 1916 | Lanes Hill Quarry | Quarry Foreman | 71731 | ||
| SMITH | John (survivor) | 1927 | Bilsthorpe | Bilsthorpe | 71987 | ||
| SMITH | Thomas | 1932 | 48 | Easthouses | Easthouses | 72243 | |
| SMITH | George | 1916 | Rosehall | Coatbridge | Pit Repairer | 71732 | |
| SMITH | John Albert | 1907 | 41 | Lancing Parish Pit | Lancing | Carter | 71988 |
| SMITH | Thomas | 1939 | 40 | Bowhill | Auchterderran | Miner | 72244 |
| SMITH | George | 1918 | 27 | New Ingleton | Ingleton | Collier | 71733 |
| SMITH | John Campbell | 1960 | 49 | Gilmerton | Gilmerton | Coal Miner (oncost) | 71989 |
| SMITH | Thomas | 1940 | Crumlin Navigation | Crumlin | 72245 | ||
| SMITH | George | 1920 | 62 | Astley | Astley | Collier | 71734 |
| SMITH | John Charlton | 1935 | 29 | Burradon | Burradon | Hewer | 71990 |
| SMITH | Thomas | 1942 | 45 | Nook, No.4 | Tyldesley | Collier | 72246 |
| SMITH | George | 1921 | 29 | Rosehall, No.10 Pit | Coatbridge | Machineman | 71735 |
| SMITH | John Edward (injured) | 1927 | Bold | Earlstown | 71991 | ||
| SMITH | Thomas | 1950 | 51 | Creswell | Creswell | Packer | 72247 |
| SMITH | George | 1924 | Dalkeith | Dalkeith | 71736 | ||
| SMITH | John Edward Rutter | 1901 | 15 | Barrington | Bedlington | Driver | 71992 |
| SMITH | Thomas | 1952 | 53 | Cannop | Speech House Road | 72248 | |
| SMITH | George | 1925 | 15 | Houghton | Houghton le Spring | 71737 | |
| SMITH | John H. (injured) | 1938 | 38 | Astley Green | Tyldesley | Tunneller | 71993 |
| SMITH | Thomas | 1959 | 42 | Bogside | Balgownie Mains | 72249 | |
| SMITH | George | 1942 | 69 | Shelton, Deep Pit | Hanley | Screen Engineman | 71738 |
| SMITH | John H. (injured) | 1946 | 26 | Cwmneol | Cwmaman | Collier | 71994 |