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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIMPSON | G. (Injured) | 1975 | 21 | Norton | Norton in the Moors | Haulage worker | 71002 |
| SIMPSON | George | 1909 | 57 | Desford | Bagworth | Dataller | 71003 |
| SIMPSON | George | 1915 | 32 | Bentinck | Kirkby-in-Ashfield | 71004 | |
| SIMPSON | George | 1916 | 25 | Bredisholm | Bargeddie | Miner | 71005 |
| SIMPSON | George | 1934 | 42 | Polkemmet | Whitburn | Brusher | 71006 |
| SIMPSON | George | 1952 | 42 | Huncoat | Huncoat | Face Dataller | 71007 |
| SIMPSON | George (injured) | 1939 | 39 | Heaton Mersey Brickworks Quarry | Heaton Mersey | Labourer | 71008 |
| SIMPSON | George (Injured) | 1979 | 42 | Hem Heath | Trentham | Collier | 71009 |
| SIMPSON | Henry | 1906 | 22 | Harraton | Harraton | Hewer | 71010 |
| SIMPSON | Henry | 1922 | 21 | Cameron | Buckhaven | Pithead worker | 71011 |
| SIMPSON | Herbert (injured) | 1932 | 31 | Shelton, Deep Pit | Hanley | Coal Cutter | 71012 |
| SIMPSON | Hugh | 1906 | 22 | Lady Windsor | Ynysybwl | Rivetter | 71013 |
| SIMPSON | J. | 1919 | 61 | Arthur Pit | Cowdenbeath | 71014 | |
| SIMPSON | J. | 1944 | 30 | West Auckland | Etherley | Hewer | 71015 |
| SIMPSON | J.T. | 1930 | 31 | Eldon | Shildon | Stoneman | 71016 |
| SIMPSON | James | 1906 | 28 | Newton | Paisley | Miner | 71017 |
| SIMPSON | James | 1910 | 42 | Thorpe Quarry | Clay Getter | 71018 | |
| SIMPSON | James | 1946 | 63 | Aitken | Kelty | 71019 | |
| SIMPSON | James (Injured) | 1915 | Hamilton Palace | Bothwell | Miner | 71020 | |
| SIMPSON | James Cunningham | 1943 | 30 | Dalkeith area | Colliery Haulage Surfaceman | 71021 | |
| SIMPSON | John | 1919 | 61 | Newton, No.2 Arthur Pit | Lochgelly | Miner | 71022 |
| SIMPSON | John | 1931 | 51 | Foulford | Cowdenbeath | 71023 | |
| SIMPSON | John | 1931 | Foulford | Cowdenbeath | Shunter | 71024 | |
| SIMPSON | John | 1942 | Tannochside, No.3 Pit | Uddingston | Labourer | 71025 | |
| SIMPSON | John | 1957 | 50 | Michael | East Wemyss | 71026 |