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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHEA | J A | 1946 | 43 | Florence | Longton | 70351 | |
| SHEA | James | 1929 | 20 | Marine, No.2 | Cwm | Assistant Collier | 70352 |
| SHAWSON | James (injured) | 1928 | 29 | Llay Main | Llay | Collier | 70349 |
| SHAWE | Joseph (injured) | 1920 | 27 | Priestner's | Westleigh | Collier | 70348 |
| SHAWCROSS | J. (Injured) | 1975 | 50 | Parkside | Newton le Willows | Re-ripper | 70347 |
| SHAWARD | R.R. (Injured) | 1974 | 60 | Lea Hall | Rugeley | Salvage worker | 70346 |
| SHAW | ? | 1909 | Markham | Duckmanton | Filler | 70192 | |
| SHAW | A. (injured) | 1934 | 60 | Woolton Quarry | Woolton | Labourer | 70193 |
| SHAW | A. (injured) | 1958 | 16 | Robin Hill | Standish | Haulage Hand | 70194 |
| SHAW | A. (Injured) | 1985 | 24 | Moresby & Keekle opencast | Moresby | Maintenace Fitter | 70195 |
| SHAW | Alexander B.G. (Injured) | 1979 | 49 | Lea Hall | Rugeley | Conveyor attendant | 70196 |
| SHAW | Alfred (injured) | 1937 | 47 | Brookhouse Quarry | Clay Pit Worker | 70197 | |
| SHAW | Arthur (injured) | 1929 | 36 | Hafod, No.1 | Trehafod | Haulier | 70198 |
| SHAW | Arthur (injured) | 1932 | 16 | Trefor Pit | Trehafod | Collier Boy | 70199 |
| SHAW | Bernard | 1908 | 34 | Orgreave | Handsworth | Miner | 70200 |
| SHAW | Charles (injured) | 1914 | 17 | Old Works Quarry | Clay Getter | 70201 | |
| SHAW | Charles John E. | 1911 | 16 | Shelton, Racecourse Pit | Hanley | Engine Tenter | 70202 |
| SHAW | Clifford Henry (injured) | 1928 | 16 | Pwllfaron | Resolven | Collier’s Helper | 70203 |
| SHAW | Colin | 1910 | 17 | Rockingham | Hoyland | Rolleywayman | 70204 |
| SHAW | Colin | 1910 | 17 | Rockingham | Hoyland | 70205 | |
| SHAW | Daniel | 1923 | 45 | Grange, No.2 Pit | Bo’ness | Brushing Contractor | 70206 |
| SHAW | David Ferguson | 1939 | 27 | Rosie | Buckhaven | Miner | 70207 |
| SHAW | Edward | 1900 | 44 | Denton, Great | Denton | Dataller | 70208 |
| SHAW | Edward | 1905 | 19 | Brackenhill Quarry | Ackworth | Labourer | 70209 |
| SHAW | Edward (injured) | 1928 | 40 | Markham. | Blackwood | Repairer | 70210 |