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 | B. (injured) | 1952 | 32 | Penallta | Hengoed | Collier | 71567 |
| SMITH | Isaac (injured) | 1932 | Bold | Earlstown | 71823 | ||
| SMITH | Norman | 1928 | 26 | Blaguegate | Skelmersdale | Collier | 72079 |
| SMITH | William | 1903 | 13 | Houghton | Houghton le Spring | Stable Boy | 72335 |
| SMITH | B. (injured) | 1959 | 54 | Bedwas Navigation | Trethomas | Rope Runner | 71568 |
| SMITH | Isaac (injured) | 1933 | Bold | Earlstown | 71824 | ||
| SMITH | Norman (injured) | 1919 | 25 | Brackley | Walkden | Collier | 72080 |
| SMITH | William | 1903 | 31 | Llanbradach, No.2 | Llanbradach | Collier | 72336 |
| SMITH | Benjamin | 1910 | 30 | Low Stubbin | Rawmarsh | Miner | 71569 |
| SMITH | Isiah | 1943 | 64 | Bryn-kinallt | Chirk | Labourer | 71825 |
| SMITH | Oswell Rees | 1933 | 33 | Llay Main | Llay | Collier | 72081 |
| SMITH | William | 1903 | 60 | Stargate | Ryton | Stoneman | 72337 |
| SMITH | Benjamin (injured) | 1925 | 38 | Cwmgwrach | Cwmgwrach | Collier | 71570 |
| SMITH | Ivor (injured) | 1935 | 22 | Trane Pit | Evanstown | Assistant Collier | 71826 |
| SMITH | Owen | 1905 | 31 | Trimdon | Trimdon | Deputy | 72082 |
| SMITH | William | 1904 | 25 | Bridgewater, No.2 | Worsley | Collier | 72338 |
| SMITH | Benjamin (injured) | 1930 | 61 | Parkhouse | Chesterton | Collier | 71571 |
| SMITH | J. | 1924 | 30 | Sneyd | Burslem | 71827 | |
| SMITH | Owen | 1911 | 14 | Emley Moor | Emley | Hurrier | 72083 |
| SMITH | William | 1906 | 21 | Aberbeeg | Aberbeeg | Collier | 72339 |
| SMITH | Benjamin (injured) | 1951 | 43 | Merthyr Vale | Merthyr Vale | Repairer | 71572 |
| SMITH | J. | 1933 | 25 | Horden | Horden | Cutter | 71828 |
| SMITH | P. | 1957 | 42 | Llanharan | Llanharan | Collier | 72084 |
| SMITH | William | 1907 | 16 | Blantyre, No.3 Pit | High Blantyre | Drawer | 72340 |
| SMITH | C. (injured) | 1951 | 71 | Blaenavon, Big Pit | Blaenavon | Shackler | 71573 |