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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMALLSHAW | James (injured) | 1938 | 60 | Mosley Common | Ellenbrook | Contractor | 71400 |
| SMALLSHAW | Thomas (injured) | 1936 | 38 | Holland, No.9 | Upholland | Banksman | 71401 |
| SMALLSHAW | W. (injured) | 1940 | 26 | St George's | Tyldesley | Collier | 71402 |
| SMALLMAN | Harold (injured) | 1941 | 28 | Bickershaw | Bickershaw | Beltman | 71396 |
| SMALLMAN | Idris (injured) | 1947 | 18 | Coedely | Coedely | Tension Boy | 71397 |
| SMALLMAN | Robert (injured) | 1935 | 18 | Eatock | Hindley | Drawer | 71398 |
| SMALLEY | George | 1903 | 24 | White Rock Quarry | Quarryman | 71387 | |
| SMALLEY | Henry | 1900 | 31 | Moss, No.6 | Ince-in-Makerfield | Collier | 71388 |
| SMALLEY | James | 1911 | 57 | Norley | Orrell | Pumper | 71389 |
| SMALLEY | James (injured) | 1914 | 17 | Wet Earth | Clifton | Haulage Hand | 71390 |
| SMALLEY | John (injured) | 1915 | 28 | Worsley Mesnes | Wigan | Collier’s Drawer | 71391 |
| SMALLEY | Joseph (injured) | 1914 | 31 | Hindley Green, Grammar Pit | Hindley Green | Collier | 71392 |
| SMALLEY | Reuben | 1903 | 59 | Ashton Moss | Audenshaw | Collier | 71393 |
| SMALLEY | Thomas (injured) | 1915 | 53 | Garswood Hall | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Dataller | 71394 |
| SMALLEY | Thomas (injured) | 1948 | 62 | Hapton Valley, Smallshaw sidings | Burnley | Wagon Lowerer | 71395 |
| SMALLCOMRE | James (injured) | 1952 | 68 | Tirpentwys | Pantygasseg | Repairer | 71386 |
| SMALLCOMBE | Benjamin (injured) | 1929 | 36 | Nine Mile Point | Wattsville | Collier | 71383 |
| SMALLCOMBE | Benjamin (injured) | 1934 | 40 | Nine Mile Point | Wattsville | Collier | 71384 |
| SMALLCOMBE | Robert William | 1910 | 43 | Carne Park | Abercynon | Engineman | 71385 |
| SMALL | Edward Samuel | 1913 | 44 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | 71367 | |
| SMALL | Edwin John | 1913 | 21 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | 71368 | |
| SMALL | Francis (Injured) | 1917 | Swinhill, No.5 Pit | Larkhall | 71369 | ||
| SMALL | James | 1921 | Hopetoun, No.2 Balbardie Pit | Bathgate | Roadsman | 71370 | |
| SMALL | John | 1917 | Swinhill | Larkhall | 71371 | ||
| SMALL | John (Injured) | 1917 | Swinhill, No.5 Pit | Larkhall | 71372 |