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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLESSOR | Thomas | 1937 | 58 | Harton | South Shields | Deputy | 71327 |
| SLEIGHTHOLME | R. | 1958 | Greenside Mine | Glenridding | Power House Attendant | 71325 | |
| SLEIGH | Charles | 1909 | 38 | Shotton | Shotton | Hewer | 71323 |
| SLEIGH | Wilfred | 1912 | 29 | Conduit, No.4 | Norton Canes | Screener | 71324 |
| SLEEMAN | William Charles | 1912 | 26 | Gwavas Quarry | Newlyn | Rock Driller | 71322 |
| SLEE | James Edward | 1909 | Baptist Well Quarry | Swansea | Quarryman | 71320 | |
| SLEE | Norman | 1972 | Bilston Glen | Loanhead | Miner | 71321 | |
| SLEATH | Lancelot Oliver | 1931 | 27 | Bentley | Bentley | 71319 | |
| SLAWSON | Arthur | 1934 | 22 | Gresford | Wrexham | Haulage Hand | 71317 |
| SLAWSON | D.W. (injured) | 1928 | 25 | Graig Merthyr | Pontarddulais | Labourer | 71318 |
| SLAVIN | Francis | 1909 | 16 | Greenfield, No.1 Pit | Hamilton | Miner | 71315 |
| SLAVIN | Terence (Injured) | 1977 | 42 | Bickershaw | Bickershaw | Surface labourer | 71316 |
| SLAVEN | James (Injured) | 1901 | Bowhill, Josephine Pit | Auchterderran | Miner | 71314 | |
| SLATTERY | James | 1912 | 21 | Loftus | Loftus | Horse Driver | 71313 |
| SLATTER | Braithwaite (injured) | 1926 | Bold | Earlstown | 71312 | ||
| SLATHERTHWAITE | William | 1908 | 40 | Aldwarke Main | Parkgate | Drifter | 71311 |
| SLATHAM | Edwin | 1917 | 67 | Chamber | Oldham | Dayman | 71310 |
| SLATES | Edward (injured) | 1938 | 32 | Cleworth Hall | Tyldesley | Conveyorman | 71309 |
| SLATER | Abraham | 1939 | 34 | Chanters | Atherton | Collier | 71280 |
| SLATER | Arthur | 1913 | 16 | Warsop Main | Shirebrook | Driver | 71281 |
| SLATER | Arthur (injured) | 1928 | 23 | Hapton Valley | Hapton | Drawer | 71282 |
| SLATER | Arthur (injured) | 1951 | 38 | Wheatsheaf | Pendlebury | Conveyor Scufter | 71283 |
| SLATER | Daniel | 1945 | 38 | Lady Victoria Pit | Newtongrange | Mining Contractor | 71284 |
| SLATER | E. | 1937 | 48 | Chopwell | Chopwell | Filler | 71285 |
| SLATER | Ellis | 1916 | 21 | Cliviger, Hole House Pit | Cliviger | Miner | 71286 |