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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIMM | Harold (injured) | 1930 | Lea Green | St Helens | 70867 | ||
| SIMM | Harold (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 70868 | ||
| SIMM | Herbert | 1957 | 17 | Bradford | Bradford | Loco driver | 70869 |
| SIMM | James (injured) | 1916 | 25 | Parr, No.4 | St Helens | Daywageman | 70870 |
| SIMM | John | 1903 | 35 | Low Hall, No.7 | Platt Bridge | Undermanager | 70871 |
| SIMM | John | 1909 | West Stanley | Stanley | 70872 | ||
| SIMM | Joseph (injured) | 1916 | 18 | Priestner's, No.1 | Westleigh | Cutter’s Assistan | 70873 |
| SIMM | Noah | 1908 | 36 | Alexandra | Whelley | Dataller | 70874 |
| SIMM | P. (Injured) | 1986 | 42 | Bickershaw Complex | Bickershaw | Electrician | 70875 |
| SIMM | Peter | 1908 | 42 | Maypole | Platt Bridge | Fireman | 70876 |
| SIMM | Peter | 1941 | 50 | St George's | Tyldesley | Collier | 70877 |
| SIMM | Peter (injured) | 1917 | 52 | Priestner's | Westleigh | Collier | 70878 |
| SIMM | Peter (injured) | 1928 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 70879 | ||
| SIMM | Peter Jnr | 1903 | 22 | Hamilton Palace | Bothwell | Pony Driver | 70880 |
| SIMM | Robert | 1901 | 19 | Langtree | Standish | Contractor’s Man | 70881 |
| SIMM | William (injured) | 1938 | 26 | Cronton | Whiston | Pan Loader | 70882 |
| SIMKIN | William | 1929 | 52 | Birkacre | Birkacre | Collier | 70860 |
| SIMKA | Johnson (injured) | 1930 | 47 | Bickerstaffe | Bickerstaffe | Collier | 70859 |
| SIMESTER | E. | 1915 | 22 | Leycett, Fair Lady Pit | Leycett | 70858 | |
| SIMEONOVIC | B. (injured) | 1948 | 23 | Albion | Cilfynydd | Assistant Repairer | 70857 |
| SIME | John | 1903 | 19 | Westhall Quarry | Drawer | 70856 | |
| SIMCOX | Frank G. (injured) | 1942 | 55 | Holditch | Chesterton | Shotfirer | 70854 |
| SIMCOX | George | 1903 | 19 | Leycett, Fair Lady Pit | Leycett | Jigger | 70855 |
| SIMCOCK | Albert | 1912 | 15 | Norton | Norton in the Moors | Screen Attendant | 70845 |
| SIMCOCK | Daniel | 1939 | 52 | Norton | Norton in the Moors | Collier | 70846 |