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 | Robert | 1906 | 48 | Midland, No.1 Quarry | Quarryman | 72141 | |
| SMITH | William (injured) | 1943 | 60 | Sandhole | Worsley | Safety Officer | 72397 |
| SMITH | E.G. | 1947 | 47 | Elemore, Isabella Pit | Hetton le Hole | Stoneman | 71630 |
| SMITH | James (injured) | 1917 | 25 | Pendleton | Pendleton | Labourer | 71886 |
| SMITH | Robert | 1907 | 31 | Coegnant | Nantyffyllon | Collier | 72142 |
| SMITH | William (injured) | 1947 | 39 | Bickershaw | Bickershaw | Collier | 72398 |
| SMITH | E.J. | 1943 | 22 | Berry Hill | Berry Hill | 71631 | |
| SMITH | James (injured) | 1920 | 17 | Sovereign Pits | Atherton | Dataller | 71887 |
| SMITH | Robert | 1908 | 57 | Pewfall | Haydock | Fireman | 72143 |
| SMITH | William (injured) | 1947 | 61 | Cronton | Whiston | Byeworker | 72399 |
| SMITH | E.J. (injured) | 1927 | 49 | Duffryn Rhondda | Cymmer | Fitter | 71632 |
| SMITH | James (injured) | 1925 | 43 | Alexandra | Whelley | Dataller | 71888 |
| SMITH | Robert | 1910 | 29 | Garesfield, Lilley Drift | Rowlands Gill | Hewer | 72144 |
| SMITH | William (injured) | 1947 | 58 | Rhigos | Glyn Neath | Repairer | 72400 |
| SMITH | E.J. (injured) | 1929 | 28 | Princess Royal | Whitecroft | Collier | 71633 |
| SMITH | James (injured) | 1926 | 14 | Penllwyngwent Slant | Ogmore Vale | Door Boy | 71889 |
| SMITH | Robert | 1910 | 18 | Whitehaven, Wellington Pit | Whitehaven | Shiftsman | 72145 |
| SMITH | William (injured) | 1949 | 34 | Garswood Hall | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Ripper | 72401 |
| SMITH | E.J. (injured) | 1958 | 49 | Risca | Risca | Ropeman | 71634 |
| SMITH | James (injured) | 1927 | Sutton Heath | St Helens | 71890 | ||
| SMITH | Robert | 1911 | 22 | Auchengeich | Chryston | Screeman | 72146 |
| SMITH | William (injured) | 1949 | 51 | Windsor | Abertridwr | Overman | 72402 |
| SMITH | Ebenezer (injured) | 1936 | 55 | Braichycymmer | Pontycymer | Journey Attdt | 71635 |
| SMITH | James (injured) | 1928 | Bold | Earlstown | 71891 | ||
| SMITH | Robert | 1911 | 30 | Selston | Underwood | Holer | 72147 |