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 | J. | 1935 | 48 | Murton | Murton | Overman | 71829 |
| SMITH | P. | 1989 | 25 | Hem Heath | Trentham | 72085 | |
| SMITH | William | 1907 | 48 | Durham Main | Durham | Pumpman | 72341 |
| SMITH | C. (injured) | 1959 | 29 | Celynen, North | Newbridge | Ripper | 71574 |
| SMITH | J. | 1937 | 36 | Addison | Ryton | Pickman | 71830 |
| SMITH | P. (injured) | 1927 | Sutton Heath | St Helens | 72086 | ||
| SMITH | William | 1907 | 19 | Polmaise, No.4 Pit | Fallin | Engineman | 72342 |
| SMITH | C. (Injured) | 1964 | 37 | Agecroft | Agecroft | Ripper | 71575 |
| SMITH | J. | 1940 | 43 | Shelton, Deep Pit | Hanley | 71831 | |
| SMITH | P.A. (Injured) | 1986 | 28 | Bickershaw Complex | Bickershaw | Trainee | 72087 |
| SMITH | William | 1908 | 33 | Elliot | New Tredegar | Haulier | 72343 |
| SMITH | Cecil (injured) | 1911 | 24 | Bertie Pit | Trehafod | Collier | 71576 |
| SMITH | J. | 1944 | 51 | Beamish | Stanley | Hewer | 71832 |
| SMITH | Patrick | 1910 | 62 | Broomfield | Standish | Banksman | 72088 |
| SMITH | William | 1909 | 40 | International | Blaengarw | Haulier | 72344 |
| SMITH | Charles | 1906 | 62 | Grassmoor, No.8 | Temple Normanton | Dataller | 71577 |
| SMITH | J. | 1946 | 64 | Blackhall | Monk Hesleden | Stoneman | 71833 |
| SMITH | Patrick | 1918 | 43 | Moss, No.6 | Ince-in-Makerfield | Stoker | 72089 |
| SMITH | William | 1909 | 40 | Llysfaen Quarry | Llysfaen | Quarryman | 72345 |
| SMITH | Charles | 1907 | 24 | Balgonie | Thornton | Labourer | 71578 |
| SMITH | J. (injured) | 1941 | 32 | Llay Main | Llay | Loco Shunter | 71834 |
| SMITH | Paul (Injured) | 1986 | 35 | Lea Hall | Rugeley | Assistant . electrician | 72090 |
| SMITH | William | 1909 | 13 | West Stanley | Stanley | 72346 | |
| SMITH | Charles | 1907 | 30 | Blantyreferme | Uddingston | Drawer | 71579 |
| SMITH | J. (injured) | 1955 | St Helens | Seaton | Faceworker | 71835 |