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 | James | 1904 | 44 | Quarter, No.8 Pit | Quarter | Brusher | 71854 |
| SMITH | R. | 1930 | 59 | Hebburn | Hebburn | Hewer | 72110 |
| SMITH | William | 1940 | 35 | Sacriston | Sacriston | Stoneman | 72366 |
| SMITH | D. (injured) | 1957 | 29 | New Rockwood | Taff's Well | Rope Changer | 71599 |
| SMITH | James | 1904 | 26 | Whitehaven, Croft Pit | Sandwith | Trailer | 71855 |
| SMITH | R. | 1931 | 41 | Allerdene | Lamesley | Filler | 72111 |
| SMITH | William | 1962 | 39 | Tower | Hirwaun | Deputy | 72367 |
| SMITH | D. (injured) | 1959 | 47 | Hafodyrynys | Hafodyrynys | Fitter | 71600 |
| SMITH | James | 1906 | 28 | Saron Level | Troedyrhiw | Collier | 71856 |
| SMITH | R. | 1942 | 20 | Pelton | Pelton | Putter | 72112 |
| SMITH | William | 1985 | 31 | Bilston Glen | Loanhead | 72368 | |
| SMITH | D. (injured) | 1959 | 29 | Ravenhead | St Helens | Back Ripper-Collier | 71601 |
| SMITH | James | 1907 | 43 | Kippsbyre | Airdrie | Pitheadman | 71857 |
| SMITH | R. (injured) | 1943 | 26 | Llay Main | Llay | Haulage Hand | 72113 |
| SMITH | William (injured ) | 1916 | 29 | Newton [or Wood] | Haydock | Drawer | 72369 |
| SMITH | D.G. | 1959 | 18 | Lady Windsor | Ynysybwl | Appt. Fitter | 71602 |
| SMITH | James | 1907 | 40 | Redding | Polmont | Coal Cutter | 71858 |
| SMITH | R. (injured) | 1953 | 32 | Penrikyber | Penrhiwceiber | Collier | 72114 |
| SMITH | William (injured) | 1911 | 40 | Cwmbargoed | Merthyr Tydfil | Repairer | 72370 |
| SMITH | D.M. | 1955 | 38 | Tylorstown, No.9 | Tylorstown | Coalcutterman | 71603 |
| SMITH | James | 1910 | 54 | Wearmouth | Sunderland | Rolleywayman | 71859 |
| SMITH | R.E. (injured) | 1914 | 33 | Preesall Mine | Preesall | Ferrier | 72115 |
| SMITH | William (injured) | 1911 | 30 | Lady Windsor | Ynysybwl | Timberman | 72371 |
| SMITH | Daniel (injured) | 1929 | 20 | Merthyr Vale, No.1 | Merthyr Vale | Collier’s Helper | 71604 |
| SMITH | James | 1910 | 18 | Whitehaven, Wellington Pit | Whitehaven | Bogie Hand | 71860 |