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) | 1951 | 62 | Hafod | Ruabon | Dismantler | 72403 |
| SMITH | Edgar | 1912 | 25 | Silverdale, No.17 | Silverdale | Loader | 71636 |
| SMITH | James (injured) | 1930 | 38 | Tower | Hirwaun | Collier | 71892 |
| SMITH | Robert | 1912 | 43 | Strangeways Hall, Trafford Pit | Hindley | Dataller | 72148 |
| SMITH | William (injured) | 1952 | 39 | Oakdale | Oakdale | Labourer | 72404 |
| SMITH | Edmund | 1937 | 29 | Markham No.1 | Duckmanton | Stallman | 71637 |
| SMITH | James (injured) | 1932 | 40 | Garswood Hall, No.9 Pit | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Fireman | 71893 |
| SMITH | Robert | 1922 | 60 | Horden | Horden | Drawer | 72149 |
| SMITH | William (injured) | 1953 | 51 | Chisnall Hall | Coppull | Collier | 72405 |
| SMITH | Edward | 1900 | 36 | Moss, No.4 | Ince-in-Makerfield | Dataller | 71638 |
| SMITH | James (injured) | 1932 | 16 | Nook, No.3 | Tyldesley | Haulage Hand | 71894 |
| SMITH | Robert | 1924 | 21 | Towneley Demesne | Burnley | Drawer | 72150 |
| SMITH | William (Willie) (injured) | 1918 | 17 | Habergham | Habergham | Drawer | 72406 |
| SMITH | Edward | 1903 | 13 | Llwydcoed | Aberdare | Collier Boy | 71639 |
| SMITH | James (injured) | 1932 | 31 | Westleigh | Westleigh | Fire Trier | 71895 |
| SMITH | Robert | 1928 | Minto | Lochgelly | 72151 | ||
| SMITH | William Arthur | 1944 | 61 | Penllwyngwent | Ogmore Vale | Collier | 72407 |
| SMITH | Edward | 1904 | 54 | Griff Clara | Nuneaton | Banksman | 71640 |
| SMITH | James (injured) | 1933 | 43 | Bedwas Navigation | Bedwas | Ripper | 71896 |
| SMITH | Robert | 1931 | 23 | Lea Green | St Helens | Haulage Hand | 72152 |
| SMITH | William C. (injured) | 1927 | 24 | Chanters | Atherton | Drawer | 72408 |
| SMITH | Edward | 1906 | 36 | Llay Hall | Cefn-y-bedd | Contractor | 71641 |
| SMITH | James (injured) | 1933 | 41 | Tower | Hirwaun | Collier | 71897 |
| SMITH | Robert (injured) | 1914 | 44 | Preesall Mine | Preesall | Miner | 72153 |
| SMITH | William Davidson | 1957 | 47 | Kames | Muirkirk | Repairer | 72409 |