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 (injured) | 1939 | 17 | Whitfield | Norton in the Moors | Haulage Hand | 71747 |
| SMITH | John W (injured) | 1942 | 30 | Gin Pit | Tyldesley | Collier | 72003 |
| SMITH | Thomas (injured) | 1928 | Sutton Heath | St Helens | 72259 | ||
| SMITH | George (injured) | 1947 | 34 | Penrikyber | Penrhiwceiber | Borer | 71748 |
| SMITH | John William | 1905 | 16 | Pleasley | Pleasley Hill | Horse Driver | 72004 |
| SMITH | Thomas (injured) | 1929 | 21 | Parsonage | Leigh | Dirt Tippler | 72260 |
| SMITH | George (injured) | 1949 | Bedford | Atherton | Packer | 71749 | |
| SMITH | John William | 1909 | 18 | West Stanley | Stanley | 72005 | |
| SMITH | Thomas (injured) | 1930 | Bold | Earlstown | 72261 | ||
| SMITH | George (injured) | 1949 | 46 | Bedford | Atherton | Packer | 71750 |
| SMITH | John William | 1934 | 36 | Houghton | Houghton le Spring | 72006 | |
| SMITH | Thomas (injured) | 1930 | Bold | Earlstown | 72262 | ||
| SMITH | ? | 1921 | Blairenbathie | Kelty | Miner | 71495 | |
| SMITH | George (injured) | 1949 | 27 | Llwynadda | Saron | Assistant Collier | 71751 |
| SMITH | John William (injured) | 1914 | 20 | John Pit | Standish | Drawer | 72007 |
| SMITH | Thomas (injured) | 1932 | Lea Green | St Helens | 72263 | ||
| SMITH | A (injured) | 1959 | 64 | Rose Heyworth | Cwmtillery | Roadman | 71496 |
| SMITH | George (injured) | 1950 | 35 | Mosley Common, No.2 | Ellenbrook | Haulage Hand | 71752 |
| SMITH | Johnston3 Rodger | 1967 | 60 | Michael | East Wemyss | Power loader operator | 72008 |
| SMITH | Thomas (injured) | 1933 | 64 | Lady Windsor | Ynysybwl | Timberman | 72264 |
| SMITH | A. | 1903 | 37 | Abbey Quarry | Bradford, Idle | Quarryman | 71497 |
| SMITH | George (injured) | 1951 | 38 | Ferndale, No.5 | Ferndale | Fitter | 71753 |
| SMITH | Joseph | 1900 | 36 | Whitewell Quarry | Foreman | 72009 | |
| SMITH | Thomas (injured) | 1933 | 38 | Ogilvie | Deri | Collier | 72265 |
| SMITH | A. | 1922 | 24 | Chatterley Whitfield | Norton in the Moors | 71498 |