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 | William | 1901 | 14 | New Brancepeth | New Brancepeth | Driver | 72328 |
| SMITH | Arthur (injured) | 1933 | 21 | Lea Green | St Helens | Haulage Hand | 71561 |
| SMITH | Hugh Archibald | 1920 | Manor Powis | Causewayhead | 71817 | ||
| SMITH | Michael J. (Injured) | 1981 | 46 | Wolstanton | Wolstanton | Ripper | 72073 |
| SMITH | William | 1901 | 66 | Saltwells, No.10 | Bowling Green | Labourer | 72329 |
| SMITH | Arthur (injured) | 1939 | 26 | Lea Green, Queen Pit | St Helens | Drawer | 71562 |
| SMITH | Isaac | 1903 | 48 | Linnyshaw | Worsley | Collier | 71818 |
| SMITH | Michael W. (Injured) | 1984 | 22 | Aberdunda Quarry | Maeshafn | Foreman | 72074 |
| SMITH | William | 1901 | 16 | Walbottle | Walbottle | Driver | 72330 |
| SMITH | Arthur (injured) | 1944 | 33 | Parsonage, No.1 | Leigh | Collier | 71563 |
| SMITH | Isaac | 1910 | 30 | Bank, No.3 (Pretoria) Pit | Westhoughton | Drawer | 71819 |
| SMITH | Milsom | 1906 | 40 | Point Quarry | Parkend | Blacksmith | 72075 |
| SMITH | William | 1902 | 49 | Piercy Brick Works Quarry | West Bromwich | Quarryman | 72331 |
| SMITH | Arthur Baggott (injured) | 1938 | 57 | Sneyd | Burslem | Collier | 71564 |
| SMITH | Isaac | 1914 | 26 | Clifton (b) | Great Clifton | Deputy | 71820 |
| SMITH | Morgan H | 1947 | 47 | Mountain (b) | Gorseinon | Rope Attendant | 72076 |
| SMITH | William | 1902 | 43 | Wilderness Quarry | Mitcheldean | Labourer | 72332 |
| SMITH | Arthur Edward | 1953 | King o'Muirs | Alloa | Roadsman | 71565 | |
| SMITH | Isaac (injured) | 1925 | Sherdley | St Helens | 71821 | ||
| SMITH | Noah (injured) | 1920 | 55 | Kurtz Quarry | St Helens | Clay Filler | 72077 |
| SMITH | William | 1903 | 44 | Elliot | New Tredegar | Collier | 72333 |
| SMITH | B. | 1916 | Dudley | Annitsford | 71566 | ||
| SMITH | Isaac (injured) | 1925 | Sherdley | St Helens | 71822 | ||
| SMITH | Noah (injured) | 1925 | 45 | Cwm (b) | Llantwit Fardre | Repairer | 72078 |
| SMITH | William | 1903 | 55 | Haunchwood | Whittleford | Labourer | 72334 |