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
Search the Database
| Surname | Forename | Year | Age | Mine/Quarry Name | Location | Occupation | Record ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMITH | Edward | 1921 | 62 | Westminster | Gwersyllt | Collier | 71642 |
| SMITH | James (injured) | 1934 | 48 | Ty Trist, No.2 | Tredegar | Ropeman | 71898 |
| SMITH | Robert (injured) | 1927 | Sherdley | St Helens | 72154 | ||
| SMITH | William E. | 1940 | 41 | Shelton, Deep Pit | Hanley | Ripper | 72410 |
| SMITH | Edward | 1928 | 57 | Lochore, Mary Pit | Lochore | Jigger-engineman | 71643 |
| SMITH | James (injured) | 1944 | 53 | Brackley | Walkden | Dataller | 71899 |
| SMITH | Robert (injured) | 1928 | Sutton Heath | St Helens | 72155 | ||
| SMITH | William Ernest | 1907 | 33 | Kinlet | Highley | Miner | 72411 |
| SMITH | Edward | 1935 | 34 | Nantewlaeth | Cymmer | Power House Attdt | 71644 |
| SMITH | James (injured) | 1945 | 20 | Chanters | Atherton | Shotfirer's Assistant | 71900 |
| SMITH | Robert (injured) | 1935 | 51 | Halkyn Mine | Halkyn | Timberman | 72156 |
| SMITH | William Gordon | 1926 | 36 | Lethans Pit | Saline | Machineman | 72412 |
| SMITH | Edward (injured) | 1913 | 32 | Cwm Ciwc | Llanharan | Collier | 71645 |
| SMITH | James (injured) | 1945 | 47 | Dare | Cwmparc | Collier | 71901 |
| SMITH | Robert (injured) | 1940 | 38 | Welch Whittle | Coppull | Shotfirer | 72157 |
| SMITH | William Gordon | 1926 | 36 | Lethans Pit | Saline | Machineman | 72413 |
| SMITH | Edward (injured) | 1918 | 28 | Mosley Common | Ellenbrook | Collier | 71646 |
| SMITH | James (injured) | 1951 | 41 | Oak | Hollinwood | Borer-driller | 71902 |
| SMITH | Robert (injured) | 1949 | 27 | Lee Hills Quarry | Master Wagon Dresser | 72158 | |
| SMITH | William H. (injured) | 1934 | 21 | National | Wattstown | Collier | 72414 |
| SMITH | Edward (injured) | 1926 | Bold | Earlstown | 71647 | ||
| SMITH | James (injured) | 1952 | Haig Pit | Whitehaven | Hewer | 71903 | |
| SMITH | Robert (injured) | 1957 | 53 | Lindsay | Kelty | Deputy | 72159 |
| SMITH | William H. (injured) | 1956 | 48 | Golborne | Golborne | Collier | 72415 |
| SMITH | Edward (injured) | 1927 | Bold | Earlstown | 71648 |