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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SINCLAIR | Samuel Mighton | 1935 | Carriden, Dock Pit | Bo'ness | Oncost worker | 71112 | |
| SINCLAIR | Thomas (injured) | 1940 | 28 | Ashton Moss | Audenshaw | Haulage Hand | 71113 |
| SINCLAIR | Thomas Ritchie Snadden | 1957 | Glenochil | Menstrie | Coal Cutting Machineman | 71114 | |
| SINCLAIR | W.W. | 1942 | 42 | Murton | Murton | 71115 | |
| SINCLAIR | Walter | 1903 | 21 | Moss, No.6 | Ince-in-Makerfield | Drawer | 71116 |
| SINCLAIR | Walter | 1951 | Aitken | Kelty | Miner | 71117 | |
| SINCLAIR | Walter | 1951 | Aitken, No.1 Pit | Kelty | 71118 | ||
| SINCLAIR | William | 1930 | 40 | Haugh | Kilsyth | Undermanager | 71119 |
| SINCLAIR | William Mearns | 1916 | 52 | Blairhall | East Grange | Brusher | 71120 |
| SINCAIR | Thomas | 1909 | 39 | Penallta | Hengoed | Sinker | 71092 |
| SINAR | John | 1952 | 16 | Astley Green | Tyldesley | Apprentice Electrician | 71091 |
| SIMS | Bryston V. (Injured) | 1988 | 31 | Taff Merthyr | Treharris | Fitter | 71071 |
| SIMS | C. | 1901 | 60 | Silverwood | Thrybergh | 71072 | |
| SIMS | C. | 1901 | 60 | Silverwood | Thrybergh | Labourer | 71073 |
| SIMS | D.J. (injured) | 1952 | 58 | Bedwas Navigation | Trethomas | Labourer | 71074 |
| SIMS | David G. (injured) | 1951 | 29 | Rhos | Ruabon | Tippler Operator | 71075 |
| SIMS | Douglas (injured) | 1949 | 18 | McLaren | Abertysswg | Assistant Collier | 71076 |
| SIMS | Edward (injured) | 1911 | New Cymmer | Cymmer | 71077 | ||
| SIMS | Gilbert Hendy | 1908 | 14 | Llanhilleth | Llanhilleth | Collier's Boy | 71078 |
| SIMS | Glyn | 1935 | 25 | Raven | Garnant | Pumpman | 71079 |
| SIMS | Harold (injured) | 1928 | 20 | Copper Pit | Morriston | Labourer | 71080 |
| SIMS | I. (injured) | 1929 | 42 | Deep Rhondda, No.1 | Mountain Ash | Collier | 71081 |
| SIMS | John | 1900 | 51 | Ludlow's | Radstock | Collier | 71082 |
| SIMS | John | 1900 | 27 | South Duffryn, No.1 | Troedyrhiw | Repairer | 71083 |
| SIMS | John (injured) | 1912 | 27 | Llanover | Argoed | Collier | 71084 |