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 | Henry (injured) | 1933 | Lea Green | St Helens | 71804 | ||
| SMITH | Lewis John (injured) | 1954 | 37 | Tower | Hirwaun | Haulage Engineman | 72060 |
| SMITH | Walter | 1931 | 25 | Norton | Norton in the Moors | Coalcutter | 72316 |
| SMITH | Archibald (injured) | 1948 | Unknown | Wagon Lowerer | 71549 | ||
| SMITH | Henry (injured) | 1934 | 37 | Astley Green | Tyldesley | Collier | 71805 |
| SMITH | Louis | 1939 | 26 | Rosehall, No.14 Pit | Coatbridge | Miner | 72061 |
| SMITH | Walter | 1936 | 24 | Wharncliffe Woodmoor, Nos 1, 2 & 3 | Carlton | 72317 | |
| SMITH | Archibald McKay | 1937 | 20 | Prestongrange | Prestonpans | Coal Miner (oncost) | 71550 |
| SMITH | Henry (injured) | 1937 | 37 | St George's | Tyldesley | Collier | 71806 |
| SMITH | Luke | 1900 | 43 | Stopes, Five Quarters | Little Lever | Collier | 72062 |
| SMITH | Walter (injured) | 1915 | 39 | Garswood Hall, No.7 Pit | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Contractor’s Man | 72318 |
| SMITH | Arnold (injured) | 1947 | 22 | Glengarw | Blaengarw | Packer | 71551 |
| SMITH | Henry (injured) | 1937 | 15 | St John's | Maesteg | Assistant Collier | 71807 |
| SMITH | Luke | 1902 | 44 | Chequerbent | Over Hulton | Waggon Lowerer | 72063 |
| SMITH | Walter (injured) | 1933 | 30 | New Haden | Cheadle | Collier | 72319 |
| SMITH | Arthur | 1900 | 40 | Barkham Road Quarry | Carter | 71552 | |
| SMITH | Henry (injured) | 1952 | Haig Pit | Whitehaven | Overman | 71808 | |
| SMITH | M | 1956 | Chilton | Chilton | Deputy | 72064 | |
| SMITH | Walter (injured) | 1941 | 38 | Parsonage | Leigh | Kenchman | 72320 |
| SMITH | Arthur | 1913 | 25 | South Wales | Cwmtillery | Labourer | 71553 |
| SMITH | Henry (injured) | 1959 | 54 | Bedford | Atherton | Deputy | 71809 |
| SMITH | Mangus | 1914 | 25 | Gardrum | Falkirk | Brakesman | 72065 |
| SMITH | Walter Ernest (injured) | 1927 | Lea Green | St Helens | 72321 | ||
| SMITH | Arthur | 1915 | 22 | Pendleton | Pendleton | Collier | 71554 |
| SMITH | Henry E. (injured) | 1925 | 37 | Chisnall Hall | Coppull | Metalman | 71810 |