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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIMCOCK | Daniel (injured) | 1936 | 27 | Whitfield | Norton in the Moors | Waggoner | 70847 |
| SIMCOCK | George | 1920 | 38 | Clock Face | St Helens | 70848 | |
| SIMCOCK | George W. | 1920 | 38 | Clock Face | St Helens | Contractor’s Man | 70849 |
| SIMCOCK | J. | 1941 | 63 | Chatterley Whitfield | Norton in the Moors | 70850 | |
| SIMCOCK | Joseph | 1941 | 63 | Whitfield | Norton in the Moors | Washery Drawer | 70851 |
| SIMCOCK | Richard | 1912 | 33 | Weston Quarry | Chester | Quarryman | 70852 |
| SIMCOCK | Thomas Beech | 1910 | 50 | Florence | Longton | Timberer | 70853 |
| SIM or SYME | Thomas | 1911 | 45 | Valleyfield | Newmills | Miner | 70844 |
| SIM | Benjamin (injured) | 1929 | 15 | Garswood Hall | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Coal Cleaner | 70838 |
| SIM | David | 1914 | 32 | Frances | Dysart | Fireman | 70839 |
| SIM | James | 1909 | 42 | Dechmont, No.3 Pit | Cambuslang | Miner | 70840 |
| SIM | John | 1932 | Shipmill, No.2 | Irvine | 70841 | ||
| SIM | William | 1904 | 60 | Fauldhead | Kirkconnel | Brusher | 70842 |
| SIM | William | 1914 | 34 | Fergushill, No.26 Pit | Kilwinning | Waggon Trimmer | 70843 |
| SILVERWOOD | Charles | 1958 | Scaitcliffe | Accrington | Miner | 70837 | |
| SILVERTHORNE | J.C. | 1909 | 25 | Tillery | Abertillery | Haulier | 70836 |
| SILVANUS | William (injured) | 1951 | 44 | Bwllfa Dare | Cwmdare | Ripper | 70835 |
| SILMAN | Thomas | 1915 | 45 | North Blaina Slope | Blaina | Fireman | 70834 |
| SILLS | George William | 1904 | 25 | Alfreton | Alfreton | Stallman | 70833 |
| SILLITO | Frederick | 1951 | 52 | Easington | Easington Colliery | Shifter | 70832 |
| SILKSTONE | Willis Parker | 1910 | 24 | Sutton | Sutton in Ashfield | Assistant Electrican | 70831 |
| SILK | Arthur George | 1913 | 24 | Mells | Vobster | Shunter | 70830 |
| SILCOX | Reginald (injured) | 1950 | 47 | Windsor | Abertridwr | Road Maker | 70828 |
| SILCOX | William (injured) | 1934 | 53 | Hafodyrynys | Hafodyrynys | Examiner | 70829 |
| SILCOCK | ? (Injured) | 1985 | 47 | Ellerbeck North opencast | Coppull | Coal Inspector | 70819 |