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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIMPKIN | James (injured) | 1959 | 29 | Landgate | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Collier | 70971 |
| SIMPKIN | T. (injured) | 1949 | The Park | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Daywageman | 70972 | |
| SIMPKIN | Thomas (injured) | 1926 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 70973 | ||
| SIMPKIN | Thomas (injured) | 1949 | 46 | The Park | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Dataller | 70974 |
| SIMPKIN | William (injured) | 1925 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 70975 | ||
| SIMPKIN | William (injured) | 1930 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 70976 | ||
| SIMPKIN | William (injured) | 1930 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 70977 | ||
| SIMPKIN | William (injured) | 1931 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 70978 | ||
| SIMPKIN | William Jnr (injured) | 1930 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 70979 | ||
| SIMONS | Arthur | 1928 | 15 | Gatewen | Wrexham | Haulage Hand | 70957 |
| SIMONS | Charles | 1909 | 35 | Maltby Main | Maltby | Chargeman | 70958 |
| SIMONS | Harold (injured) | 1919 | 24 | Agecroft | Agecroft | Collier | 70959 |
| SIMONS | James A. (injured) | 1955 | 49 | Gresford | Wrexham | Ripper | 70960 |
| SIMONS | John | 1902 | 36 | Caerau | Caerau | Engineman | 70961 |
| SIMONS | Richard (injured) | 1941 | 37 | Oak, Victoria | Hollinwood | Collier | 70962 |
| SIMONS | Trevor (injured) | 1930 | 26 | Garngoch | Gorseinon | Cutter | 70963 |
| SIMONS | William | 1912 | 21 | Windsor | Abertridwr | Haulage Man | 70964 |
| SIMONS | William (injured) | 1949 | 67 | Bedlinog Drift | Bedlinog | Fireman | 70965 |
| SIMONS | William Robert | 1944 | 20 | Ingham's Thornhill | Thornhill | Bevin Boy | 70966 |
| SIMONS | William Robert | 1944 | 20 | Thornhill, Ingham's Pit | Thornhill Lees | Bevin Boy | 70967 |
| SIMONITE | A. (injured) | 1925 | 18 | Great Mountain | Tumble | Assistant Haulier | 70956 |
| SIMON | Colin | 1925 | 57 | Muiredge | Buckhaven | Pit Bottomer | 70949 |
| SIMON | D.N. (injured) | 1935 | 43 | Duffryn Rhondda | Cymmer | Collier | 70950 |
| SIMON | David M. (Injured) | 1988 | 45 | Cynheidre | Cynheidre | Salvage worker | 70951 |
| SIMON | John | 1909 | 23 | West Stanley | Stanley | 70952 |