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 | William (injured) | 1924 | 36 | Mosley Common | Ellenbrook | Collier | 72378 |
| SMITH | David | 1923 | Bowhill | Auchterderran | 71611 | ||
| SMITH | James | 1920 | Kirkford | Cowdenbeath | Repairer | 71867 | |
| SMITH | Raymond (injured) | 1951 | 42 | Tirpentwys | Pantygasseg | Journey Rider | 72123 |
| SMITH | William (injured) | 1926 | Lea Green | St Helens | 72379 | ||
| SMITH | David | 1923 | Bowhill | Auchterderran | 71612 | ||
| SMITH | James | 1920 | 48 | Kirkford, No.10 Pit | Cowdenbeath | 71868 | |
| SMITH | Raymond (Injured) | 1982 | 31 | Hook Quarry | Lorry driver | 72124 | |
| SMITH | William (injured) | 1926 | 45 | Main, No.1 | Bryncoch | Carter | 72380 |
| SMITH | David (injured) | 1920 | 66 | Mountain (c) | Upholland | Timberman | 71613 |
| SMITH | James | 1923 | 37 | Maltby Main | Maltby | Collier | 71869 |
| SMITH | Reginald (injured) | 1911 | 21 | Tillery, No.2 | Abertillery | Journey Rider | 72125 |
| SMITH | William (injured) | 1928 | 53 | Garw | Blaengarw | Haulier | 72381 |
| SMITH | David (injured) | 1927 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 71614 | ||
| SMITH | James | 1923 | 17 | Medomsley | Medomsley | Shaft Lad | 71870 |
| SMITH | Reuben | 1910 | 40 | Jamage, New Main Sinking | Talke | Sinker | 72126 |
| SMITH | William (injured) | 1928 | Lea Green | St Helens | 72382 | ||
| SMITH | David (injured) | 1952 | 34 | Bargoed | Bargoed | Collier | 71615 |
| SMITH | James | 1925 | 14 | Boldon | West Boldon | Pony Tracer | 71871 |
| SMITH | Richard | 1900 | 24 | Bromley | Bromley | Sinker | 72127 |
| SMITH | William (injured) | 1929 | 50 | Worsley Mesnes | Wigan | Foreman Fitter | 72383 |
| SMITH | David (injured) | 1956 | Beckermet Mine | Beckermet | Haulage Hand | 71616 | |
| SMITH | James | 1925 | 35 | Crawford, No.1 | Hindley | Collier | 71872 |
| SMITH | Richard | 1904 | 75 | Seaton Delaval | Seaton Delaval | Shifter | 72128 |
| SMITH | William (injured) | 1930 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 72384 |