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 | Andrew | 1946 | 55 | Bowburn | Cassop cum Quarrington | 71542 | |
| SMITH | Henry (injured) | 1914 | 32 | Mosley Common | Ellenbrook | Shotfirer | 71798 |
| SMITH | Leonard (injured) | 1942 | 43 | Garswood Hall, No.7 Pit | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Master Sinker | 72054 |
| SMITH | W.W. | 1902 | 29 | South Duffryn, No.1 | Troedyrhiw | Assistant Repairer | 72310 |
| SMITH | Andrew (injured) | 1914 | 44 | Kilcoan Quarry | Larne | Labourer | 71543 |
| SMITH | Henry (injured) | 1916 | 48 | Mosley Common, No.2 | Ellenbrook | Overman | 71799 |
| SMITH | Leslie (injured) | 1956 | Bradford | Bradford | Panner | 72055 | |
| SMITH | Walter | 1906 | 15 | Dean & Chapter | Ferryhill | Coupler | 72311 |
| SMITH | Andrew (injured) | 1926 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 71544 | ||
| SMITH | Henry (injured) | 1920 | 13 | Long Lane | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Screener | 71800 |
| SMITH | Leslie Ernest (injured) | 1950 | 27 | Celynen, South | Abercarn | Collier | 72056 |
| SMITH | Walter | 1912 | 34 | Park Hill | Stanley | Collier | 72312 |
| SMITH | Andrew (injured) | 1931 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 71545 | ||
| SMITH | Henry (injured) | 1927 | Lea Green | St Helens | 71801 | ||
| SMITH | Levi | 1918 | 50 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | Collier | 72057 |
| SMITH | Walter | 1914 | 35 | Maerdy, No.1 | Maerdy | Collier | 72313 |
| SMITH | Annette | 1966 | 9 | Aberfan | Merthyr Tydfil | 71546 | |
| SMITH | Henry (injured) | 1929 | 54 | Cwm Cynon | Mountain Ash | Tipper | 71802 |
| SMITH | Levi (injured) | 1917 | 46 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | Collier | 72058 |
| SMITH | Walter | 1916 | 25 | Reedley | Reedley | Dataller | 72314 |
| SMITH | Anthony (injured) | 1928 | 49 | Pendleton | Pendleton | Collier | 71547 |
| SMITH | Henry (injured) | 1929 | 31 | Parr, No.5 | St Helens | Coal Getter | 71803 |
| SMITH | Levi (injured) | 1935 | 64 | St John's | Maesteg | Repairer | 72059 |
| SMITH | Walter | 1920 | Kay's Slope | Blaenavon | 72315 | ||
| SMITH | Archibald | 1911 | 15 | Govan, No.6 Pit | Rutherglen | Message Lad | 71548 |