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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKELDING | Edward | 1929 | 40 | Kinneil, Furnace Yard Pit | Bo’ness | Machineman | 71202 |
| SKEL | James | 1904 | 24 | Hollins Estate Quarry | Sowerby Bridge | Labourer | 71200 |
| SKEETS | Richard (Injured) | 1981 | 60 | Portland Area No.4 Quarry | Portland | Dumper driver | 71199 |
| SKEEN | J. | 1938 | 54 | Urpeth | Urpeth | Hewer | 71198 |
| SKEEBY | John (injured) | 1948 | 23 | Arrail Griffin | Six Bells | Collier | 71197 |
| SKED | James | 1927 | Burghlee | Loanhead | 71196 | ||
| SKEATS | Samuel | 1900 | 23 | Albion | Cilfynydd | Collier | 71195 |
| SKEATH | Edward (injured) | 1925 | Bold | Earlstown | 71188 | ||
| SKEATH | Edward (injured) | 1930 | 53 | Bold | Earlstown | Collier | 71189 |
| SKEATH | Henry (injured) | 1915 | 55 | Ashton's Green, No.3 | St Helens | Daywageman | 71190 |
| SKEATH | James (injured) | 1925 | Bold | Earlstown | 71191 | ||
| SKEATH | James (injured) | 1926 | Bold | Earlstown | 71192 | ||
| SKEATH | Lambert | 1942 | 59 | Sherdley | St Helens | Shaftsman | 71193 |
| SKEATH | Lambert (injured) | 1932 | Sherdley | St Helens | 71194 | ||
| SKEATES | Denis William Turner | 1977 | 51 | Eversley Quarry | Excavator driver | 71187 | |
| SKARRAT | John | 1917 | 54 | Bradford | Bradford | Collier | 71186 |
| SKALE | Thomas | 1940 | 63 | Old Boston | Haydock | Collier | 71185 |
| SJEAMAN | J. (injured) | 1950 | 53 | Avon | Abergwynfi | Rider & Haulier | 71184 |
| SIZER | Edward | 1907 | 16 | Darfield Main | Darfield | Driver | 71183 |
| SIZE | John | 1903 | 30 | Horden | Horden | Sinker | 71182 |
| SIXSMITH | D. (injured) | 1916 | 33 | Garswood Hall, No.7 Pit | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Drawer | 71172 |
| SIXSMITH | Daniel (injured) | 1919 | 37 | Garswood Hall | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Haulage Hand | 71173 |
| SIXSMITH | Daniel (injured) | 1927 | Lea Green | St Helens | 71174 | ||
| SIXSMITH | Henry (injured) | 1920 | 45 | Outwood | Outwood | Labourer | 71175 |
| SIXSMITH | James (injured) | 1914 | 16 | Garswood Hall, No.5 Pit | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Lasher On | 71176 |