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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIMMONS | J. | 1937 | 36 | Murton | Murton | Scalloper | 70907 |
| SIMMONS | John | 1947 | 46 | Moston | Newton Heath | Collier | 70908 |
| SIMMONS | M. (injured) | 1952 | 25 | Glenhafod | Goytre | Electrician | 70909 |
| SIMMONS | Samuel (injured) | 1932 | 68 | Eastern United | Ruspidge | Collier | 70910 |
| SIMMONS | Thomas | 1908 | 53 | East Pool & Agar United | Camborne | Shaftsman | 70911 |
| SIMMONE | George | 1907 | 20 | Silverwood | Thrybergh | Collier | 70896 |
| SIMMONDS | A. (injured) | 1955 | 40 | Celynen, North | Newbridge | Repairer | 70884 |
| SIMMONDS | Benjamin | 1903 | 19 | Gilfach | Gilfach | Engineman | 70885 |
| SIMMONDS | G. (injured) | 1951 | 56 | Llwynypia, No.4 | Llwynypia | Fireman | 70886 |
| SIMMONDS | Herbert (injured) | 1949 | 40 | Mosley Common, No.4 | Ellenbrook | Shotfirer | 70887 |
| SIMMONDS | James (injured) | 1932 | 57 | Duffryn Rhondda | Cymmer | Collier | 70888 |
| SIMMONDS | John | 1905 | 38 | Littleton | Huntington | Timberer | 70889 |
| SIMMONDS | John | 1916 | Llanerch | Abersychan | 70890 | ||
| SIMMONDS | John T. | 1914 | 39 | Deep Duffryn | Mountain Ash | Hitcher | 70891 |
| SIMMONDS | Stanley | 1949 | 42 | Vivian | Six Bells | Collier | 70892 |
| SIMMONDS | Thomas J. (injured) | 1929 | 39 | Bryn Navigation | Bryn | Smith | 70893 |
| SIMMONDS | W. | 1901 | 34 | Waleswood | Aston | Collier | 70894 |
| SIMMONDS | Walter S. (Injured) | 1981 | 44 | Aberllefenni Mine | Aberllefenni | Manager | 70895 |
| SIMMING | William (injured) | 1911 | 24 | Groesfaen | Deri | Rider | 70883 |
| SIMM | Alex (injured) | 1927 | 49 | Pemberton | Wigan | Fireman | 70861 |
| SIMM | Alfred | 1900 | 15 | Asby | Asby | Assistant brakeman | 70862 |
| SIMM | Alfred | 1933 | 20 | Garswood Hall, No.7 Pit | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Appt Fitter | 70863 |
| SIMM | Arthur (injured) | 1930 | 30 | Parkhouse | Chesterton | Collier | 70864 |
| SIMM | David (injured) | 1916 | 28 | Newtown | Clifton | Collier | 70865 |
| SIMM | Harold (injured) | 1926 | Sherdley | St Helens | 70866 |