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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMETHURST | William (injured) | 1952 | 49 | Wheatsheaf | Pendlebury | Electrician | 71489 |
| SMETHICK | William (injured) | 1948 | 40 | Gelli | Ystrad | Assistant Journeyman | 71475 |
| SMELT | William | 1900 | 44 | Westerton | Coundon | Keeker | 71474 |
| SMELLIE | John | 1919 | Maxwell | Dailly | Miner | 71470 | |
| SMELLIE | Robert | 1909 | 36 | Hopetoun, No.44 | Winchburgh | Oversman | 71471 |
| SMELLIE | Robert | 1951 | 61 | Wellesley | Methil | 71472 | |
| SMELLIE | Robert Sneddon | 1915 | Bridgeness, No.2 Pit | Grangepans | Miner | 71473 | |
| SMELE | R. (injured) | 1956 | 43 | Maritime | Pontypridd | Fitter | 71469 |
| SMEEHAN | Richard (injured) | 1930 | 20 | Merthyr Vale | Merthyr Vale | Collier’s Helper | 71468 |
| SMEDLEY | Aaron | 1914 | 57 | Morton | Morton | Dayman | 71461 |
| SMEDLEY | Charles | 1907 | 21 | Mansfield | Mansfield | Loader | 71462 |
| SMEDLEY | George | 1909 | 63 | Swanwick | Alfreton | Engine Driver | 71463 |
| SMEDLEY | Harry | 1929 | 36 | Newton [or Wood] | Haydock | Collier | 71464 |
| SMEDLEY | Thomas | 1909 | 49 | Frickley | South Elmsall | Collier | 71465 |
| SMEDLEY | William | 1906 | 46 | Pinxton, No.1 | Pinxton | Stallman | 71466 |
| SMEDLEY | Windsor | 1902 | 24 | Aberaman | Mountain Ash | Fitter | 71467 |
| SMEATON | James | 1921 | 34 | Loanend | Cambuslang | Coal Cutter | 71458 |
| SMEATON | John | 1915 | Rosehall, No.13 Pit | Coatbridge | Miner | 71459 | |
| SMEATON | Robert | 1930 | Arniston, Gore & Emily Pits | Gorebridge | 71460 | ||
| SMART | Fred (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 71424 | ||
| SMART | George | 1928 | Parkneuk | Motherwell | 71425 | ||
| SMART | George | 1943 | 40 | Sutton Manor | Marshall’s Cross | Coal Cutter | 71426 |
| SMART | George (injured) | 1925 | Lea Green | St Helens | 71427 | ||
| SMART | H. (injured) | 1953 | 27 | Coedely | Coedely | Engineman | 71428 |
| SMART | Harold (injured) | 1950 | 40 | Astbury Street Quarry | Dumper Driver | 71429 |