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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENIOR | Henry Clarence | 1914 | 24 | Bullcroft Main | Carcroft | Dayman | 69945 |
| SENIOR | James | 1935 | 46 | North Gawber, Lidgett Pit | Gawber | Collier | 69946 |
| SENIOR | John Mulholland | 1959 | 50 | Auchengeich | Chryston | Stripper | 69947 |
| SENIOR | Mark | 1912 | 31 | Thorncliffe | Thorncliffe | 69948 | |
| SENIOR | Mark | 1912 | 34 | Thorncliffe | Thorncliffe | Corporal | 69949 |
| SENIOR | Robert Kerr | 1937 | Deans, No.4 Mine | Deans | Shale Miner | 69950 | |
| SENIOR | Thomas J. | 1950 | 42 | Creswell | Creswell | Packer | 69951 |
| SENIOR | Tom | 1906 | 43 | Woolley | Darton | Collier | 69952 |
| SENIOR | Walter | 1908 | 25 | Shaw Cross | Dewsbury | Collier | 69953 |
| SENIOR | William Henry | 1936 | 37 | Wharncliffe Woodmoor, Nos 1, 2 & 3 | Carlton | 69954 | |
| SEMPLE | John | 1914 | 24 | Meiklehill, No.2 Pit | Kirkintilloch | Miner’s Drawer | 69940 |
| SEMPLE | Joseph (injured) | 1957 | Risehow | Flimby | Clipper | 69941 | |
| SEMMENS | Gilbert (Injured) | 1919 | 25 | Levant | Pendeen | 69936 | |
| SEMMENS | John (Injured) | 1919 | 15 | Levant | Pendeen | 69937 | |
| SEMMENS | Joseph (Injured) | 1919 | 56 | Levant | Pendeen | 69938 | |
| SEMMENS | Leonard | 1919 | 25 | Levant | Pendeen | 69939 | |
| SELZER | R. (injured) | 1954 | 35 | Cynheidre | Cynheidre | Sinker | 69935 |
| SELWYN | Leslie | 1955 | 46 | Blaenavon, Big Pit | Blaenavon | Underground Mechanic | 69934 |
| SELWOOD | Allen (injured) | 1913 | 23 | Western | Nantymoel | Assistant Timberman | 69932 |
| SELWOOD | Harold (injured) | 1938 | 35 | Towneley Demesne | Burnley | Surface Hand | 69933 |
| SELWAY or SOLWAY | William | 1920 | 56 | Taylor Pit | Standish | Dataller | 69931 |
| SELWAY | Frederick (injured) | 1951 | 48 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Haulier | 69926 |
| SELWAY | H. (Injured) | 1991 | 49 | Betws | Ammanford | Fitter | 69927 |
| SELWAY | James | 1911 | 54 | Clutton | Clutton | Examiner | 69928 |
| SELWAY | William | 1900 | 46 | Braichycymmer Darran | Blaengarw | Collier | 69929 |