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 | Thomas James | 1909 | 49 | Sherburn Hill | Sherburn | Stoneman | 72278 |
| SMITH | Albert (injured) | 1932 | Bold | Earlstown | 71511 | ||
| SMITH | H.W. | 1926 | Mossfield | Longton | 71767 | ||
| SMITH | Joseph | 1920 | 39 | Parr, No.4 | St Helens | Coalcutter | 72023 |
| SMITH | Thomas M. | 1935 | 34 | North Gawber, Lidgett Pit | Gawber | Borer | 72279 |
| SMITH | Albert (injured) | 1935 | 48 | Tareni | Godre'r-graig | Fireman | 71512 |
| SMITH | Harold | 1909 | 13 | Hodroyd | Havercroft | Pony Driver | 71768 |
| SMITH | Joseph | 1928 | Garscube | Maryhill | 72024 | ||
| SMITH | Thomas Sharp | 1959 | Bogside Mine | Balgownie Mains | Deputy | 72280 | |
| SMITH | Albert (injured) | 1938 | 56 | Markham No.1 [Blackshale Pit] | Duckmanton | Contractor | 71513 |
| SMITH | Harold | 1947 | 41 | Whitehaven, William Pit | Whitehaven | Brusher | 71769 |
| SMITH | Joseph | 1931 | 27 | Haig Pit | Whitehaven | 72025 | |
| SMITH | Thomas T. | 1947 | 32 | Whitehaven, William Pit | Whitehaven | Brusher | 72281 |
| SMITH | Albert E. (injured) | 1944 | 43 | Garw | Blaengarw | Collier | 71514 |
| SMITH | Harold (injured) | 1915 | 21 | Chanters, No.2 | Atherton | Drawer | 71770 |
| SMITH | Joseph | 1931 | 27 | Haig Pit | Whitehaven | Timberman | 72026 |
| SMITH | Timothy | 1910 | 16 | Kames, No.1 Pit | Muirkirk | Pony Driver | 72282 |
| SMITH | Albert Edward | 1938 | 38 | Mossfield | Longton | Collier | 71515 |
| SMITH | Harold (injured) | 1924 | 14 | Swan Lane | Hindley | Haulage Hand | 71771 |
| SMITH | Joseph (injured) | 1911 | 23 | Celynen | Abercarn | Collier | 72027 |
| SMITH | Tom | 1905 | 30 | Bestwood | Bestwood | Stallman | 72283 |
| SMITH | Albert Enos | 1911 | 16 | Chisnall, 6 Feet | Coppull | Lasher-On | 71516 |
| SMITH | Harold (injured) | 1927 | 18 | Hindley Green | Hindley Green | Drawer | 71772 |
| SMITH | Joseph (injured) | 1911 | 46 | Eastern | Ton Pentre | Timberman | 72028 |
| SMITH | Tom (injured) | 1938 | 49 | Markham No.1 [Blackshale Pit] | Duckmanton | Timber Drawer | 72284 |