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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIMS | John J. (injured) | 1927 | 17 | Merthyr Vale, No.2 | Merthyr Vale | Shackler | 71085 |
| SIMS | Joseph | 1910 | 39 | Black Lane | Moss | Collier | 71086 |
| SIMS | S.E. | 1925 | 25 | Blaenhirwaun | Cross Hands | Hitcher | 71087 |
| SIMS | Thomas (injured) | 1927 | 33 | Windsor | Abertridwr | Haulier | 71088 |
| SIMS | W. (injured) | 1925 | 24 | Trane Pit | Evanstown | Haulier | 71089 |
| SIMS | William | 1940 | Mynydd Maen | Pantygasseg | 71090 | ||
| SIMPSON | A. | 1945 | 61 | Burnhope | Burnhope | Datal | 70983 |
| SIMPSON | A. (Injured) | 1981 | 23 | Leapers Wood Quarry | Carnforth | Chargehand mixerman | 70984 |
| SIMPSON | Alexander | 1907 | 34 | Clydesdale | Wishaw | Miner | 70985 |
| SIMPSON | Alfred (injured) | 1934 | 50 | Mains | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Collier | 70986 |
| SIMPSON | Andrew McDonald | 1944 | Polkemmet | Whitburn | Miner | 70987 | |
| SIMPSON | Arthur | 1913 | 24 | Bradford, Deep Pit | Bradford | Coal Cutter | 70988 |
| SIMPSON | Arthur (injured) | 1932 | Lea Green | St Helens | 70989 | ||
| SIMPSON | C. (injured) | 1949 | 28 | Wood | Haydock | Putterman | 70990 |
| SIMPSON | Charles | 1925 | Montagu Main, View Pit | Scotswood | 70991 | ||
| SIMPSON | Charles (injured) | 1915 | 37 | Bentinck | Kirkby-in-Ashfield | 70992 | |
| SIMPSON | Christopher | 1919 | 48 | Brandon | Brandon & Byshottles | Coal Hewer | 70993 |
| SIMPSON | Colin | 1947 | 39 | Louisa Pit | Stanley | Stoneman | 70994 |
| SIMPSON | D. (Injured) | 1985 | 31 | Littleton | Huntington | Chargehand electrician | 70995 |
| SIMPSON | David | 1957 | 49 | Kingshill | Allanton | Colliery Deputy | 70996 |
| SIMPSON | Donald J. | 1954 | 17 | Waun Lwyd | Waun-Llwyd | Surface Labourer | 70997 |
| SIMPSON | E. | 1949 | Wood | Haydock | Cutterman | 70998 | |
| SIMPSON | Frank (injured) | 1927 | 53 | Elliot, West Pit | New Tredegar | Pitman | 70999 |
| SIMPSON | Frederick (injured) | 1926 | Sherdley | St Helens | 71000 | ||
| SIMPSON | G. | 1900 | 28 | Lofthouse | Outwood | Carter | 71001 |