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 | Charles James | 1923 | 43 | Princess Royal | Whitecroft | 71592 | |
| SMITH | Jack (injured) | 1958 | 35 | Mains | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Tunneller | 71848 |
| SMITH | Philip | 1915 | Chapel, Cambusnethan area | 72104 | |||
| SMITH | William | 1930 | 54 | Mosley Common | Ellenbrook | Collier | 72360 |
| SMITH | Christopher | 1913 | 16 | Saint Hilda's | South Shields | Staple Bottom Lad | 71593 |
| SMITH | James | 1900 | 19 | Allanton | Hamilton | Brakesman | 71849 |
| SMITH | Philip | 1926 | Polmaise, No.2 Pit | Stirling | Miner | 72105 | |
| SMITH | William | 1932 | Garriongill | Wishaw | Miner | 72361 | |
| SMITH | Claud (injured) | 1925 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 71594 | ||
| SMITH | James | 1900 | 38 | Rose Hill, Trencherbone | Burnden | Shotlighter | 71850 |
| SMITH | Philip (injured) | 1942 | 53 | Sneyd, No.2 | Burslem | Cutterman | 72106 |
| SMITH | William | 1933 | 37 | Frances | Dysart | Miner | 72362 |
| SMITH | Clifford | 1942 | 24 | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, East Pit | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Haulier | 71595 |
| SMITH | James | 1903 | 19 | Car House | Rotherham | Rope Rider | 71851 |
| SMITH | Phillip (injured) | 1913 | 26 | Ferndale, No.2 | Ferndale | Assistant Repairer | 72107 |
| SMITH | William | 1937 | 31 | Herbert Street Quarry | Labourer | 72363 | |
| SMITH | Clifford | 1948 | 45 | Goldthorpe | Goldthorpe | 71596 | |
| SMITH | James | 1904 | 22 | Chanters | Atherton | Shunter | 71852 |
| SMITH | Phillip (injured) | 1946 | 60 | Blaenant | Abernant | Haulier | 72108 |
| SMITH | William | 1938 | 25 | Maxwell | Dailly | Miner | 72364 |
| SMITH | D. (injured) | 1953 | 45 | Albion | Cilfynydd | Collier | 71597 |
| SMITH | James | 1904 | 26 | Leven | Leven | Miner | 71853 |
| SMITH | R. | 1924 | 59 | Hebburn | Hebburn | Hewer | 72109 |
| SMITH | William | 1939 | 39 | Hetton | Hetton le Hole | Stoneman | 72365 |
| SMITH | D. (injured) | 1954 | 15 | Tower | Hirwaun | Trainee Collier | 71598 |