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 | David (injured) | 1957 | 35 | Lindsay | Kelty | Brusher | 71617 |
| SMITH | James | 1931 | 23 | Auchengeich, No.2 Pit | Chryston | Brusher | 71873 |
| SMITH | Richard | 1924 | 62 | Cowdenbeath, No.7 Pit | Cowdenbeath | Miner | 72129 |
| SMITH | William (injured) | 1930 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 72385 | ||
| SMITH | David F. (injured) | 1948 | 27 | Ferndale, No.9 | Tylorstown | Collier | 71618 |
| SMITH | James | 1931 | 35 | Bowhill, No.1 Shaft | Auchterderran | Miner | 71874 |
| SMITH | Richard (injured) | 1914 | 53 | Long Lane | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Fireman | 72130 |
| SMITH | William (injured) | 1930 | 33 | Moorfield | Altham | Coalgetter | 72386 |
| SMITH | Derek | 1957 | 28 | Barnburgh Main | Barnburgh | Wasteman | 71619 |
| SMITH | James | 1932 | 39 | Whitfield | Norton in the Moors | Collier | 71875 |
| SMITH | Richard (injured) | 1924 | 49 | Glyncorrwg | Glyncorrwg | Ropeman | 72131 |
| SMITH | William (injured) | 1930 | 33 | Woodpark | Bardsley | Coal Getter | 72387 |
| SMITH | Derek | 1957 | 28 | Barnburgh Main | Barnburgh | Wasteman | 71620 |
| SMITH | James | 1942 | 43 | Newton [or Wood] | Haydock | Collier | 71876 |
| SMITH | Richard (injured) | 1948 | Cocklakes Mine | Cotehill | Loader | 72132 | |
| SMITH | William (injured) | 1931 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 72388 | ||
| SMITH | E. | 1913 | 25 | Silverdale [Kents Lane] | Silverdale | 71621 | |
| SMITH | James | 1948 | Frances | Dysart | Stripper | 71877 | |
| SMITH | Richard (Injured) | 1988 | 39 | Betws | Ammanford | Development worker | 72133 |
| SMITH | William (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 72389 | ||
| SMITH | E. | 1927 | 17 | Follonsby | Follingsby | Winchman | 71622 |
| SMITH | James | 1953 | 23 | Wheatsheaf | Pendlebury | Ripper | 71878 |
| SMITH | Richard G. (injured) | 1941 | 61 | John & Taylor Pits | Standish | Filler | 72134 |
| SMITH | William (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 72390 | ||
| SMITH | E. | 1936 | 43 | Dean & Chapter | Ferryhill | Puller Up | 71623 |