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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMART | Herbert (injured) | 1925 | 28 | Llanerch | Abersychan | Haulier | 71430 |
| SMART | James | 1905 | 16 | Bold, No.3 | Earlstown | Haulage Hand | 71431 |
| SMART | James (injured) | 1948 | 45 | Sandhole | Worsley | Collier | 71432 |
| SMART | James Berwick | 1901 | 46 | Balgonie | Thornton | Roadsman | 71433 |
| SMART | John | 1909 | 23 | Netherton, No.20 | Dudley | Cager | 71434 |
| SMART | John | 1920 | 21 | Priestner's | Westleigh | Waggoner | 71435 |
| SMART | John Charles (injured) | 1929 | 21 | Cwm (b) | Llantwit Fardre | Collier | 71436 |
| SMART | Jonathan | 1900 | 41 | Allerton Bywater | Allerton Bywater | Collier | 71437 |
| SMART | Matthew | 1936 | 45 | Blairhall | East Grange | 71438 | |
| SMART | Matthew Rutherford | 1936 | 40 | Blairhall, Lady Veronica Pit | East Grange | Miner | 71439 |
| SMART | Reginald (injured) | 1928 | 42 | Llwynypia | Llwynypia | Collier | 71440 |
| SMART | Richard (injured) | 1932 | Lea Green | St Helens | 71441 | ||
| SMART | Robert Craig | 1934 | 40 | Auchengeich | Chryston | Miner | 71442 |
| SMART | Robert McLean | 1970 | Hindsward Opencast | Cumnock | Machineman | 71443 | |
| SMART | Roger (Injured) | 1992 | 39 | Pentre | Llannon | Faceworker | 71444 |
| SMART | Rowland Moses | 1952 | 46 | Northern United | Cinderford | 71445 | |
| SMART | Samuel (injured) | 1929 | 58 | Risca, No.2 | Risca | Collier | 71446 |
| SMART | T.H. | 1913 | 40 | Fforchwen | Cwmaman | Ropeman | 71447 |
| SMART | Thomas | 1915 | 21 | Askern | Askern | 71448 | |
| SMART | Thomas | 1936 | Riddochhill | Bathgate | Miner | 71449 | |
| SMART | Thomas (injured) | 1917 | 34 | Abram | Bickershaw | Hooker On | 71450 |
| SMART | W.B. | 1900 | 31 | Aldridge | Aldridge | Stallman | 71451 |
| SMART | Walter | 1920 | Donibristle | Donibristle | 71452 | ||
| SMART | Walter (injured) | 1926 | Lea Green | St Helens | 71453 | ||
| SMART | William (injured) | 1925 | 26 | Penallta | Hengoed | Collier | 71454 |