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 | William (injured) | 1953 | 37 | Penallta | Hengoed | Labourer | 71455 |
| SMART | William Gilbert | 1958 | Comrie | Saline | Miner | 71456 | |
| SMART | William Thomas | 1911 | 22 | Glasshoughton | Glass Houghton | Collier | 71457 |
| SMART | A.S. (injured) | 1948 | Gillhead | Atherton | Hewer | 71415 | |
| SMART | Andrew | 1932 | Kinglassie | Kinglassie | 71416 | ||
| SMART | Andrew | 1957 | Polkemmet | Whitburn | Colliery Deputy | 71417 | |
| SMART | Arthur | 1911 | 18 | Ponthenry | Pont-Henri | Collier | 71418 |
| SMART | Daniel | 1914 | 48 | Auchlochan | Coalburn | Fireman | 71419 |
| SMART | E. (injured) | 1933 | 21 | Llewellyn Merthyr | Merthyr Tydfil | Assistant Collier | 71420 |
| SMART | Edwin (injured) | 1946 | 31 | Sumners Hall Drift | Pemberton | Haulage Hand | 71421 |
| SMART | Ernest L.J. (injured) | 1957 | 43 | Rhigos, Nos 1 & 4 | Glyn Neath | Repairer | 71422 |
| SMART | Fred (injured) | 1930 | Lea Green | St Helens | 71423 | ||
| SMARRATT | Walter (injured) | 1950 | 55 | Welch Whittle | Coppull | Surface Labourer | 71414 |
| SMALLWOOD | C. | 1930 | 34 | Mossfield | Longton | 71403 | |
| SMALLWOOD | Cecil (injured) | 1942 | 35 | Whitfield | Norton in the Moors | Collier | 71404 |
| SMALLWOOD | Charles | 1930 | 34 | Moorfield | Altham | Collier | 71405 |
| SMALLWOOD | Charles (injured) | 1911 | 24 | Penallta | Hengoed | Repairer | 71406 |
| SMALLWOOD | Christopher | 1936 | 55 | Bowburn | Cassop cum Quarrington | Stoneman | 71407 |
| SMALLWOOD | Cyril | 1904 | 25 | Alma, No.4 | North Wingfield | Dayman | 71408 |
| SMALLWOOD | J.A. (injured) | 1949 | 44 | Bersham | Rhostyllen | Labourer | 71409 |
| SMALLWOOD | Moses | 1914 | 53 | Cadley Hill | Swadlincote | Chargeman | 71410 |
| SMALLWOOD | Thomas (injured) | 1932 | 44 | Mosley Common | Ellenbrook | Shotfirer | 71411 |
| SMALLWOOD | Thomas (injured) | 1939 | 51 | Mosley Common | Ellenbrook | Fireman | 71412 |
| SMALLWOOD | William | 1910 | 55 | Dalzell & Broomside | Motherwell | Labourer | 71413 |
| SMALLSHAW | George | 1925 | 37 | Park Lane | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Drawer | 71399 |