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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKIDMORE | Ernest Edward (Injured) | 1977 | 64 | Geevor | Pendeen | Skip engineman | 71224 |
| SKIDMORE | George | 1915 | 43 | New Hem Heath | Chesterton | Fireman | 71225 |
| SKIDMORE | John Charles | 1905 | 27 | Rotherham Main | Rotherham | Trammer | 71226 |
| SKIAS | Herbert (injured) | 1930 | 53 | Leycett | Leycett | Fireman | 71223 |
| SKEWIES | James | 1948 | 62 | Hamilton Palace | Bothwell | Underground Fireman | 71222 |
| SKETT | Harold (injured) | 1958 | 42 | Robin Hill | Standish | Salvageman | 71221 |
| SKERROW | William | 1915 | 41 | Elsecar Main | Elsecar | 71220 | |
| SKERRETT | Samuel | 1911 | 46 | Silverdale, No.17 | Silverdale | Collier | 71219 |
| SKERRATT | George (injured) | 1938 | 31 | Wolstanton | Wolstanton | Collier | 71218 |
| SKERN | William J. | 1951 | 52 | Ferndale, No.3 | Ystrad | Assistant Repairer | 71217 |
| SKEOCH | William | 1924 | Bourtreehill | Dreghorn | 71216 | ||
| SKELTON | Alfred | 1909 | 39 | Wath Main | Wath-upon-Dearne | Dataller | 71209 |
| SKELTON | Alfred | 1910 | 41 | Wath Main | Wath upon Dearne | 71210 | |
| SKELTON | Arthur | 1900 | 15 | Deaf Hill | Trimdon Foundry | Driver | 71211 |
| SKELTON | John | 1935 | Backworth, Fenwick Pit | Earsdon | 71212 | ||
| SKELTON | Joseph Woosey | 1946 | 35 | Landgate | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Surface Hand | 71213 |
| SKELTON | Robert A. | 1901 | 48 | Bearpark, Brancepeth | Bearpark | Screener | 71214 |
| SKELTON | Thomas | 1907 | 31 | Pegswood | Pegswood | Hewer | 71215 |
| SKELLY | Alexander | 1922 | 39 | Batonrigg | Shotts | Coal Cutting Machine contractor | 71206 |
| SKELLY | Benjamin | 1913 | 26 | Calderhead, No.4 | Shotts | Machineman | 71207 |
| SKELLY | Margaret Ann | 1906 | 17 | Whitehaven | Whitehaven | Screener | 71208 |
| SKELLET | Alfred | 1902 | 59 | New Brancepeth | New Brancepeth | Hewer | 71205 |
| SKELLAND | John H. | 1909 | 15 | Hafod | Ruabon | Pony Driver | 71204 |
| SKELDON | Mark | 1910 | 28 | Bank, No.3 (Pretoria) Pit | Westhoughton | Collier | 71203 |
| SKELDING | Edward | 1919 | Lindsay | Kelty | Miner | 71201 |