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 | Alec (injured) | 1912 | 29 | Cwmaman | Aberdare | Pulleyman | 71517 |
| SMITH | Harold (injured) | 1940 | 46 | Cleworth Hall | Tyldesley | Fireman | 71773 |
| SMITH | Joseph (injured) | 1914 | 34 | Tennant Mine | Carrickfergus | Labourer | 72029 |
| SMITH | V. (injured) | 1958 | 23 | Taff Merthyr | Treharris | Machineman | 72285 |
| SMITH | Alexander | 1901 | 48 | Donibristle, Nos 12 & 15 Pits | Cowdenbeath | Oncostman | 71518 |
| SMITH | Harold (injured) | 1946 | 46 | Cannop | Speech House Road | Collier | 71774 |
| SMITH | Joseph (injured) | 1925 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 72030 | ||
| SMITH | Vernon (injured) | 1939 | 29 | Buckton Quarry | Mossley | Stone Mason | 72286 |
| SMITH | Alexander | 1908 | 41 | Michael | East Wemyss | Fireman | 71519 |
| SMITH | Harold (injured) | 1949 | 43 | Celynen, South | Abercarn | Ripper | 71775 |
| SMITH | Joseph (injured) | 1925 | Bold | Earlstown | 72031 | ||
| SMITH | Vernon (injured) | 1946 | 26 | Ravenhead, No.11 | St Helens | Ripper | 72287 |
| SMITH | Alexander | 1913 | 32 | Giffnock | Thornliebank | Assistant Machineman | 71520 |
| SMITH | Harry | 1905 | 47 | Crymlyn Quarry | Swffryd | Quarryman | 71776 |
| SMITH | Joseph (injured) | 1927 | Bold | Earlstown | 72032 | ||
| SMITH | Vincent (injured) | 1937 | 20 | Sutton Manor | Marshall's Cross | Fireman | 72288 |
| SMITH | Alexander | 1914 | 36 | Willington | Willington | Hewer | 71521 |
| SMITH | Harry | 1930 | 38 | Brownhills, Grove Pit | Brownhills | 71777 | |
| SMITH | Joseph (injured) | 1928 | 42 | Bridgewater, No.2 | Worsley | Collier | 72033 |
| SMITH | W. | 1900 | 21 | Sharlston | Sharlston | Driver | 72289 |
| SMITH | Alexander | 1922 | 24 | Canderside | Stonehouse | Miner | 71522 |
| SMITH | Harry | 1940 | 55 | Landgate | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Ripper | 71778 |
| SMITH | Joseph (injured) | 1931 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 72034 | ||
| SMITH | W. | 1902 | 45 | Millfield | West Bromwich | Pikeman | 72290 |
| SMITH | Alexander | 1928 | Shewalton, No.2 Mine | Irvine | 71523 |