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 | Sidney | 1910 | 22 | Kingswood, Deep Pit | Two Mile Hill | Miner | 72189 |
| SMITH | Francis | 1943 | Llanerch | Abersychan | 71678 | ||
| SMITH | John | 1907 | 29 | Desford, No.1 | Bagworth | Dayman | 71934 |
| SMITH | Sidney (injured) | 1955 | 17 | Maypole | Platt Bridge | Haulage Hand | 72190 |
| SMITH | Francis (injured) | 1954 | 29 | Bank Hall | Burnley | Coalgetter | 71679 |
| SMITH | John | 1908 | 52 | Chopwell | Chopwell | Stoneman | 71935 |
| SMITH | Stanley (injured) | 1931 | Bold | Earlstown | 72191 | ||
| SMIT | H. (injured) | 1952 | 23 | Coegnant | Nantyffyllon | Underground Mechanic | 71494 |
| SMISSEN or SMESSON | Richard | 1909 | 43 | Tilmanstone | Eythorne | Sinker | 71493 |
| SMILES | John | 1903 | 23 | Pelton | Pelton | Hewer | 71490 |
| SMILES | L.A. | 1914 | 33 | Deaf Hill | Trimdon Foundry | Stoneman | 71491 |
| SMILES | L.A. | 1944 | 33 | Deaf Hill | Trimdon Foundry | Stoneman | 71492 |
| SMETHURST | Abel (injured) | 1921 | 61 | Tonge | Tonge with Haulgh | Dataller | 71476 |
| SMETHURST | Eric (injured) | 1920 | 13 | Haydock, Princess Pit | Haydock Green | Pit Brow Hand | 71477 |
| SMETHURST | James (injured) | 1931 | 58 | Brackley | Walkden | Collier | 71478 |
| SMETHURST | James (injured) | 1948 | 43 | Martholme | Great Harwood | Fireman | 71479 |
| SMETHURST | John (injured) | 1919 | 20 | Wood (Newton) | Haydock | Coal Cutter | 71480 |
| SMETHURST | Joseph (injured) | 1941 | 45 | Sandhole | Worsley | Dataller | 71481 |
| SMETHURST | Mary (injured) | 1919 | 67 | Astley | Astley | Office Cleaner | 71482 |
| SMETHURST | Richard (injured) | 1932 | 22 | Agecroft | Agecroft | Collier | 71483 |
| SMETHURST | Roger (injured) | 1936 | 35 | Newtown | Clifton | Collier | 71484 |
| SMETHURST | Samuel (injured) | 1920 | 67 | New Lester | Tyldesley | Dayman | 71485 |
| SMETHURST | William | 1901 | 26 | Blackbrook | St Helens | Daywageman | 71486 |
| SMETHURST | William (injured) | 1918 | 14 | Parr, No.1 | St Helens | Haulage Hand | 71487 |
| SMETHURST | William (injured) | 1929 | 24 | Newton [or Wood] | Haydock | Drawer | 71488 |