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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMALL | Peter (injured) | 1916 | 45 | Long Lane | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Shiftman | 71373 |
| SMALL | Raymond J. (injured) | 1928 | 30 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Collier | 71374 |
| SMALL | Reginald (injured) | 1942 | 29 | Mountain (b) | Gorseinon | Collier | 71375 |
| SMALL | Steven (Injured) | 1982 | 11 | Bursnips Road Opencast Coal Site | School Boy | 71376 | |
| SMALL | Thomas (injured) | 1929 | 45 | Markham, South | Blackwood | Haulier | 71377 |
| SMALL | W. (injured) | 1948 | 37 | Clock Face | St Helens | Collier | 71378 |
| SMALL | William Henry | 1911 | 56 | Kirkby | Kirkby-in-Ashfield | Onsetter | 71379 |
| SMALL | William Henry | 1913 | 18 | Crook Hay | Hill Top | Horse Driver | 71380 |
| SMALL | William T. | 1949 | 31 | Aitken, No.2 Pit | Kelty | 71381 | |
| SMALL | William Tilla | 1949 | Aitken | Kelty | Miner | 71382 | |
| SMALES | J. (injured) | 1946 | 43 | Garngoch, No.3 | Gorseinon | Collier | 71365 |
| SMALES | W. | 1945 | 25 | Shotton | Shotton | Shaftsman | 71366 |
| SMALE | George | 1913 | 23 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | 71362 | |
| SMALE | Joseph | 1903 | 55 | Broughton Moor Quarry | Torver | Miner | 71363 |
| SMALE | William (injured) | 1935 | 31 | Graig Merthyr | Pontarddulais | Collier | 71364 |
| SMALDON | L.J.G. (injured) | 1927 | 32 | Taldwyn Level | Merthyr Tydfil | Ripper | 71361 |
| SMAILES | J. | 1903 | 42 | Lofthouse | Outwood | Collier | 71359 |
| SMAILES | T. | 1903 | 23 | Oulton Quarry | Oulton, Leeds | Crane Driver | 71360 |
| SMAIL | David | 1951 | Lumphinnans, No.1 Pit | Kelty | Miner | 71358 | |
| SLYMACE | Charles Amos (injured) | 1931 | 43 | Tirbach | Ystalyfera | Repairer | 71357 |
| SLUMLEY | Charles | 1909 | 20 | Waun Llwyd | Waun-Llwyd | Collier | 71356 |
| SLOYAN | Patrick | 1908 | 29 | Maypole | Platt Bridge | Contractor | 71355 |
| SLOWINSKI | S. (Injured) | 1974 | 56 | Parkside | Newton le Willows | Tunneller | 71354 |
| SLOPER | John (injured) | 1913 | 35 | Coedcae | Trehafod | Haulier | 71352 |
| SLOPER | Thomas | 1903 | 22 | Cwm (a) | Merthyr Tydfil | Pointsman | 71353 |