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 Watson Parker | 1957 | 33 | Kames | Muirkirk | Miner | 72166 |
| SMITH | William James | 1940 | 30 | Polmaise, No.1 Pit | Stirling | Miner's brusher | 72422 |
| SMITH | Edward S. (injured) | 1933 | 47 | Nine Mile Point | Wattsville | Repairer | 71655 |
| SMITH | James Jnr | 1922 | 22 | Loganlea | West Calder | Chainer | 71911 |
| SMITH | Roger (injured) | 1919 | Rainford | Rainford | 72167 | ||
| SMITH | William James | 1940 | 30 | Polmaise, Nos 1 & 2 Pits | Stirling | Brusher | 72423 |
| SMITH | Edward Thomas | 1904 | 16 | Maindy | Ton Pentre | Haulier | 71656 |
| SMITH | James R. (injured) | 1931 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 71912 | ||
| SMITH | Ronald | 1925 | Wester Gartshore | Kirkintilloch | 72168 | ||
| SMITH | William Leslie McCracken | 1953 | Ardenrigg | Caldercruix | Miner | 72424 | |
| SMITH | Edwin | 1906 | 17 | Donnington, Granville | Oakengates | Assistant Taker Off | 71657 |
| SMITH | James Robert | 1936 | 50 | Dunston | Dunston | Stoneman | 71913 |
| SMITH | Ronald (Injured) | 1985 | 56 | Dunald Hill Quarry | Nether Kellet | Driver | 72169 |
| SMITH | William Motley | 1905 | 50 | Kiveton Park | Kiveton Park | Dataller | 72425 |
| SMITH | Edwin | 1914 | 54 | Urpeth | Urpeth | Stoneman | 71658 |
| SMITH | James William | 1904 | 31 | Killingworth, Lizzie Pit | Killingworth | Wagon Driver | 71914 |
| SMITH | S. | 1945 | 31 | Berry Hill | Berry Hill | 72170 | |
| SMITH | William Motley | 1905 | 50 | Kiveton Park | Kiveton Park | 72426 | |
| SMITH | Edwin (injured) | 1931 | 57 | Llay Main | Llay | Ripper | 71659 |
| SMITH | James Wilson | 1916 | Deans, No.4 Mine | Deans | Shale Miner | 71915 | |
| SMITH | S. (injured) | 1943 | 40 | Newton [or Wood] | Haydock | Faceman | 72171 |
| SMITH | Woodfine John | 1916 | 32 | Haydock, Princess Pit | Haydock Green | Daywageman | 72427 |
| SMITH | Edwin (injured) | 1932 | 59 | Llay Main | Llay | Ripper | 71660 |
| SMITH | Jesse | 1909 | King's Dyke Quarry | Quarryman | 71916 | ||
| SMITH | S. (Injured) | 1970 | 46 | Leycett Quarry | Leycett | Loading shovel operator | 72172 |