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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHARP | William | 1941 | Minto | Lochgelly | Miner | 70103 | |
| SHARP | William (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 70104 | ||
| SHARP | William White | 1926 | Greenrigg | Fauldhouse | Repairer | 70105 | |
| SHARMAN | Alfred | 1907 | 39 | Thingdon Quarry | Thingdon | Quarryman | 70072 |
| SHARMAN | Joseph George | 1913 | 30 | Clay Pit Quarry | Towcester | Ironstone Filler | 70073 |
| SHARLOCK | J. (injured) | 1949 | Cronton | Whiston | Foreman Ganger | 70071 | |
| SHARLING | Robert (Injured) | 1976 | 49 | Watton Road Quarry | Master Fitter | 70070 | |
| SHARKIE | Edward | 1939 | Mid Breich Pit | Blackburn | Shale Miner | 70069 | |
| SHARKEY | Anthony | 1966 | Longannet | Kincardine | Stone miner | 70058 | |
| SHARKEY | Edward | 1908 | 21 | Broomhouse | Broomhouse | Engineman | 70059 |
| SHARKEY | Felix | 1915 | Blantyreferme | Uddingston | Miner | 70060 | |
| SHARKEY | John (injured) | 1946 | 16 | Mosley Common, No.3 | Ellenbrook | Haulage Hand | 70061 |
| SHARKEY | Peter (injured) | 1931 | 24 | Rose Bridge | Ince-in-Makerfield | Drawer | 70062 |
| SHARKEY | T. (injured) | 1927 | Lea Green | St Helens | 70063 | ||
| SHARKEY | Thomas | 1910 | 38 | Garthamlock | Garthamlock | Miner | 70064 |
| SHARKEY | Thomas (injured) | 1925 | Lea Green | St Helens | 70065 | ||
| SHARKEY | Thomas (injured) | 1926 | Lea Green | St Helens | 70066 | ||
| SHARKEY | William | 1926 | Westwood | West Calder | Shale Miner | 70067 | |
| SHARKEY | William | 1926 | Westwood Shale Pit | West Calder | Miner | 70068 | |
| SHARGLAMS | J. | 1949 | 58 | Old Boston | Haydock | Packer | 70057 |
| SHARD | Albert (injured) | 1932 | 38 | Whiston Quarry | Whiston | Clay Getter | 70055 |
| SHARD | William (injured) | 1951 | 32 | Wood | Haydock | Shotfirer | 70056 |
| SHAPOTCH | William | 1904 | 37 | Eddlewood, No.3 | Hamilton | Miner | 70054 |
| SHANTY | Ernest (injured) | 1956 | 39 | Chanters | Atherton | Repairer | 70053 |
| SHANTWELL | Richard | 1906 | 41 | Hoffman Quarry | Buxton | Quarryman | 70052 |