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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHIELDS | John Thomas | 1903 | 17 | Lumley | Great Lumley | Runrider | 70606 |
| SHIELDS | M. | 1937 | 16 | Brancepeth | Willington | Putter | 70607 |
| SHIELDS | Patrick | 1913 | 38 | Roman Camp, No.2 Mine | Broxburn | Miner | 70608 |
| SHIELDS | Patrick | 1923 | Redding, No.23 Pit | Redding | 70609 | ||
| SHIELDS | Peter | 1942 | Dunsyston Fireclay Mine | Airdrie | Fireclay Miner | 70610 | |
| SHIELDS | S. | 1923 | 24 | Hetton | Hetton le Hole | Hewer | 70611 |
| SHIELD | Charles | 1907 | 18 | Blaydon Burn | Blaydon | Dauber | 70591 |
| SHIELD | J.L. | 1947 | 26 | Etherley Dene | Bishop Aukland | Hewer | 70592 |
| SHIELD | J.W. | 1904 | 27 | Brotton | Saltburn by the Sea | Miner | 70593 |
| SHIELD | John | 1902 | 40 | Nenthead | Nenthead | Miner | 70594 |
| SHIELD | John | 1930 | 54 | Dudley | Annitsford | Deputy | 70595 |
| SHIEL | John (injured) | 1941 | 30 | Bold | Earlstown | Ripper | 70590 |
| SHEWING | William J. (injured) | 1934 | 29 | Park & Dare | Cwmparc | Haulier | 70589 |
| SHEWELL | Kevin (Injured) | 1980 | 21 | Littleton | Huntington | Face Trainee | 70587 |
| SHEWELL | Kevin (Injured) | 1982 | 23 | Littleton | Huntington | Ripper | 70588 |
| SHEVLIN | John | 1959 | 46 | Auchengeich, No.2 Pit | Chryston | Oncost Worker | 70586 |
| SHETTATT | C.S. (injured) | 1930 | 23 | Washerwall Quarry | Washerwall | Rock Getter | 70585 |
| SHERWOOD | Joseph (injured) | 1933 | 37 | Seven Sisters | Seven Sisters | Journey Attendant | 70583 |
| SHERWOOD | William (injured) | 1937 | 57 | Habergham | Habergham | Dataller | 70584 |
| SHERWIN | Frederick (injured) | 1935 | 20 | Glebe | Fenton | Haulage Filler | 70579 |
| SHERWIN | James | 1906 | 40 | Netherton | Netherton | Stoneman | 70580 |
| SHERWIN | Sidney (injured) | 1936 | 52 | Adderley Green, Nos 8 & 9 Pits | Longton | Collier | 70581 |
| SHERWIN | William | 1938 | 64 | Markham No.1 [Blackshale Pit] | Duckmanton | Engine Driver | 70582 |
| SHERWEN | Samuel (injured) | 1952 | Rowrah Hall Quarry | Rowrah | Electrical Navvy Driver | 70578 | |
| SHERSTONE | George (injured) | 1918 | 62 | Holland | Upholland | Carpenter | 70577 |