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 | Joseph (injured) | 1937 | 31 | Rose Bridge | Ince-in-Makerfield | Metalman | 72041 |
| SMITH | W. (Injured) | 1977 | 55 | Florence | Longton | Faceworker | 72297 |
| SMITH | Alfred (injured) | 1926 | Lea Green | St Helens | 71530 | ||
| SMITH | Harry (injured) | 1953 | 47 | Garswood Hall | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Haulage Hand | 71786 |
| SMITH | Joseph (injured) | 1937 | 22 | Sutton Manor | Marshall's Cross | Drawer | 72042 |
| SMITH | W. (Injured) | 1977 | 55 | Florence | Longton | Faceworker | 72298 |
| SMITH | Alfred (injured) | 1927 | Collins Green | Newton le Willows | 71531 | ||
| SMITH | Haydn (injured) | 1948 | 46 | Bertie Pit | Trehafod | Stower | 71787 |
| SMITH | Joseph (injured) | 1940 | 34 | Sutton Manor | Marshall’s Cross | Coalcutter | 72043 |
| SMITH | W.A. | 1910 | 14 | Abernant | Argoed | Collier Boy | 72299 |
| SMITH | Alfred (injured) | 1927 | Lea Green | St Helens | 71532 | ||
| SMITH | Henry | 1900 | 24 | Shipley, Woodside Pit | Heanor | Dayman | 71788 |
| SMITH | Joseph (Injured) | 1975 | 46 | Lea Hall | Rugeley | Development worker | 72044 |
| SMITH | W.A. | 1945 | 15 | Morrison, Busty | South Moor | Screens | 72300 |
| SMITH | Alfred (injured) | 1927 | Lea Green | St Helens | 71533 | ||
| SMITH | Henry | 1903 | 51 | Eston | Guisborough | Miner | 71789 |
| SMITH | Joseph K. (injured) | 1934 | 42 | Bradford | Bradford | Dataller | 72045 |
| SMITH | W.H. | 1918 | 21 | Podmore Hall, Minnie Pit | Halmer End | 72301 | |
| SMITH | Alfred (injured) | 1930 | 28 | Cambrian, No.1 | Clydach Vale | Haulier | 71534 |
| SMITH | Henry | 1905 | 29 | Clifton (a) | Wilford | Stallman | 71790 |
| SMITH | Joseph L. (injured) | 1939 | 27 | Sneyd | Burslem | Collier | 72046 |
| SMITH | W.H. | 1931 | 36 | Wolstanton | Wolstanton | Collier | 72302 |
| SMITH | Alfred (injured) | 1930 | Lea Green | St Helens | 71535 | ||
| SMITH | Henry | 1906 | 50 | Southfield Quarry | Labourer | 71791 | |
| SMITH | Joseph Thomas | 1936 | 53 | Wharncliffe Woodmoor, Nos 1, 2 & 3 | Carlton | 72047 |