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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLANEY | Mathew | 1910 | 35 | Shady Birchwood | Alfreton | Stallman | 71278 |
| SLAINEY | Leonard (injured) | 1942 | 33 | Whitfield | Norton in the Moors | Coal cutter | 71275 |
| SLADEN | Arthur (injured) | 1947 | 53 | Astley Green | Tyldesley | Collier | 71274 |
| SLADE | Albert (injured) | 1932 | 30 | Cymmer, Old Pit | Cymmer | Collier | 71269 |
| SLADE | John George (injured) | 1933 | 66 | Abergorky | Treorchy | Mason | 71270 |
| SLADE | L. (injured) | 1959 | 26 | Rhigos, Nos 1 & 4 | Glyn Neath | Assistant fitter | 71271 |
| SLADE | N. (injured) | 1913 | 30 | Cwmbran | Upper Cwmbran | Repairer | 71272 |
| SLADE | Thomas (injured) | 1912 | 61 | Graigddu | Cwm Ffrwd-oer | Timberman | 71273 |
| SLACK | Abraham | 1914 | 15 | Eldon, John | Shildon | Screen Boy | 71255 |
| SLACK | George (injured) | 1938 | 49 | Markham No.1 [Blackshale Pit] | Duckmanton | Contractor | 71256 |
| SLACK | J.H. (injured) | 1955 | 57 | Meadowbank Mine | Winsford | Chargehand | 71257 |
| SLACK | John Edward | 1931 | 30 | Haig Pit | Whitehaven | Stoneman | 71258 |
| SLACK | John Edward | 1931 | 30 | Haig Pit | Whitehaven | Stoneman | 71259 |
| SLACK | John William (injured) | 1931 | 48 | Glebe | Fenton | Collier | 71260 |
| SLACK | Paul (Injured) | 1988 | 24 | Waunhir No.2 [Licensed] | Trimsaran | Haulage driver | 71261 |
| SLACK | R. | 1910 | 64 | Tibshelf | Tibshelf | Loader | 71262 |
| SLACK | Richard (injured) | 1946 | 35 | Bredbury Brickworks Quarry | Bredbury | Clay Worker | 71263 |
| SLACK | Samuel (injured) | 1942 | 44 | Whitfield | Norton in the Moors | Packer | 71264 |
| SLACK | Thomas | 1900 | 40 | Hall End | Dordon | Stallman | 71265 |
| SLACK | Thomas | 1908 | 30 | Clifton (a) | Wilford | Haulageman | 71266 |
| SLACK | Thomas William | 1900 | 27 | Hopton Wood Quarry | Middleton | Quarryman | 71267 |
| SLACK | William (injured) | 1933 | 45 | Brown Bank Quarry | Gravel Getter | 71268 | |
| SKYRMR | Thomas Harold | 1930 | 15 | Cross Hands | Cross Hands | Asst Collier | 71254 |
| SKYM | David | 1901 | 17 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | Haulier | 71250 |
| SKYM | David | 1913 | 17 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | 71251 |