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 | R.G. (Injured) | 1986 | 43 | Agecroft | Agecroft | Fitter | 72116 |
| SMITH | William (injured) | 1912 | 32 | Clydach Merthyr | Clydach | Collier | 72372 |
| SMITH | Daniel C. | 1941 | 49 | Bury Road | Radcliffe | Director | 71605 |
| SMITH | James | 1911 | 27 | Bolsover | Bolsover | Loader | 71861 |
| SMITH | R.H. (injured) | 1945 | 28 | Trane Pit | Evanstown | Collier | 72117 |
| SMITH | William (injured) | 1912 | 38 | Ysgubor-wen Pit | Aberdare | Collier | 72373 |
| SMITH | David | 1905 | 53 | Tillery | Abertillery | Pumpman | 71606 |
| SMITH | James | 1911 | 37 | Crigglestone | Crigglestone | Collier | 71862 |
| SMITH | R.P. (injured) | 1959 | 22 | Wood | Haydock | Assistant Surveyor | 72118 |
| SMITH | William (injured) | 1913 | 26 | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Assistant Banksman | 72374 |
| SMITH | David | 1907 | 30 | Burnmoor | Fence Houses | Master Shifter | 71607 |
| SMITH | James | 1911 | 32 | Dinnington Main | Dinnington | Collier | 71863 |
| SMITH | R.T. | 1934 | 35 | Langley Park | Langley Park | Hewer | 72119 |
| SMITH | William (injured) | 1913 | 35 | Risca | Risca | Navvy | 72375 |
| SMITH | David | 1910 | 41 | Polton | Bonnyrigg | Coal Cutter | 71608 |
| SMITH | James | 1913 | 59 | Grassmoor | Temple Normanton | Coal Cutter | 71864 |
| SMITH | R.W. (injured) | 1955 | Solway | Mossbay | Canvas Erector | 72120 | |
| SMITH | William (injured) | 1914 | 40 | Nook | Tyldesley | Dataller | 72376 |
| SMITH | David | 1912 | 37 | Roman Camp, No.2 Mine | Broxburn | Miner | 71609 |
| SMITH | James | 1913 | 31 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | 71865 | |
| SMITH | Randle Gary | 1942 | 33 | Brinscall Sett Rock Quarry | Brinscall | Crane Attendant | 72121 |
| SMITH | William (injured) | 1920 | 34 | Leyland Green | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Collier | 72377 |
| SMITH | David | 1917 | 57 | Greenfield, No.1 Pit | Hamilton | Miner | 71610 |
| SMITH | James | 1914 | 15 | Minto, No.2 Pit | Lochgelly | Bogieman | 71866 |
| SMITH | Raymond | 1924 | Forge Slope | Blaenavon | 72122 |