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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKYM | Dewi J. (injured) | 1928 | 31 | Bute | Treherbert | Screenman | 71252 |
| SKYM | Phillip (injured) | 1951 | 26 | Windsor | Abertridwr | Borer | 71253 |
| SKUSE | Arthur (injured) | 1927 | 44 | Llwynypia | Llwynypia | Haulier | 71247 |
| SKUSE | D.A. (injured) | 1925 | 51 | Elliot, East Pit | New Tredegar | Collier | 71248 |
| SKUSE | R. (Injured) | 1986 | 48 | Agecroft | Agecroft | Deputy | 71249 |
| SKULLY | R. (injured) | 1959 | 54 | Beynon | Blaina | Ripper | 71245 |
| SKULLY | Thomas | 1932 | 38 | Bedford, No.3 | Atherton | Collier | 71246 |
| SKITT | Harry | 1908 | 50 | New Hawne | Halesowen | Stallman | 71241 |
| SKITT | Henry | 1908 | 41 | Kemberton | Madeley | Loader | 71242 |
| SKITT | Thomas C. (injured) | 1927 | 56 | Thatham Quarry | Filling Trams | 71243 | |
| SKITT | William (injured) | 1918 | 16 | Chanters, No.1 | Atherton | Haulage Hand | 71244 |
| SKIRROW | Walter | 1908 | 22 | Allerton Main | Swillington | Collier | 71240 |
| SKIPSEY | Newton | 1913 | 19 | Montagu Fireclay | Scotswood | Shifter | 71239 |
| SKINNER | Phillip (injured) | 1945 | 52 | Aberpergwm | Glyn-neath | Wagon Attendant | 71233 |
| SKINNER | Thomas (injured) | 1920 | 24 | Parsonage | Leigh | Sinker | 71234 |
| SKINNER | Walter | 1914 | 42 | Merthyr Vale | Merthyr Vale | Collier | 71235 |
| SKINNER | William | 1926 | Donibristle | Donibristle | 71236 | ||
| SKINNER | William | 1926 | 54 | Donibristle, No.15 Pit | Donibristle | Miner | 71237 |
| SKINNER | William | 1947 | 36 | Hill Farm | Maddiston | Miner | 71238 |
| SKILLING | William | 1959 | 53 | Auchengeich | Chryston | Oncost Worker | 71231 |
| SKILLING | William | 1959 | 53 | Auchengeich, No.2 Pit | Chryston | Oncost Worker | 71232 |
| SKILLICORN | Robert (injured) | 1953 | Haig Pit | Whitehaven | Packer | 71230 | |
| SKILKI | Jacob | 1935 | 58 | Lea Green, Queen Pit | St Helens | Collier | 71229 |
| SKIFFINGTON | James | 1920 | Holytown | Holytown | 71227 | ||
| SKIFFINGTON | James | 1938 | 60 | Holytown | Holytown | Miner | 71228 |