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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCHOFIELD | James Edward (injured) | 1930 | 59 | Gin | Tyldesley | Collier | 69515 |
| SCHOFIELD | John | 1907 | 39 | Hewlett, No.2 | Hindley | Collier | 69516 |
| SCHOFIELD | John | 1910 | 38 | Peelwood, Arley | Tyldesley | Collier | 69517 |
| SCHOFIELD | John (injured) | 1917 | 45 | Strangeways Hall | Hindley | Collier | 69518 |
| SCHOFIELD | John (injured) | 1946 | 62 | Towneley, Slatterford Drift | Burnley | Dataller | 69519 |
| SCHOFIELD | Lister | 1907 | 19 | Park Hill | Stanley | Pony Driver | 69520 |
| SCHOFIELD | M.C. | 1944 | 40 | Bearpark | Bearpark | Filler | 69521 |
| SCHOFIELD | Matthew | 1918 | 29 | Westleigh | Westleigh | Contractors Man | 69522 |
| SCHOFIELD | Matthew (injured) | 1916 | 28 | Garswood Hall | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Drawer | 69523 |
| SCHOFIELD | Norman (injured) | 1927 | Bold | Earlstown | 69524 | ||
| SCHOFIELD | P. | 1900 | 14 | Park Farm | Heckmondwike | Screenboy | 69525 |
| SCHOFIELD | Ronald (injured) | 1925 | Bold | Earlstown | 69526 | ||
| SCHOFIELD | T. (injured) | 1957 | 42 | Bold | Earlstown | Faceworker | 69527 |
| SCHOFIELD | Thomas | 1913 | 63 | Bower | Hollinwood | Dataller | 69528 |
| SCHOFIELD | Thomas (injured) | 1914 | 40 | Bamfurlong | Bamfurlong | Contractors Man | 69529 |
| SCHOFIELD | Thomas (injured) | 1927 | 41 | Newtown | Clifton | Collier | 69530 |
| SCHOFIELD | Thomas (injured) | 1945 | 23 | Wheatsheaf | Pendlebury | Haulage Hand | 69531 |
| SCHOFIELD | W. | 1901 | 33 | Wombwell Main | Wombwell | Collier | 69532 |
| SCHOFIELD | William | 1901 | 73 | Barnsley Main | Barnsley | Shaftsman | 69533 |
| SCHOFIELD | William | 1901 | 33 | Wombwell Main | Wombwell | 69534 | |
| SCHOFIELD | William | 1910 | 32 | Bank, No.3 (Pretoria) Pit | Westhoughton | Collier | 69535 |
| SCHOFIELD | William (injured) | 1933 | Bold | Earlstown | 69536 | ||
| SCHNEIDER | George | 1903 | 36 | Dawdon | Seaham Harbour | Labourer | 69479 |
| SCHIVEDER | Charles (injured) | 1929 | 29 | Graig Merthyr | Pontarddulais | Collier | 69478 |
| SCHIEL | William | 1901 | 49 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | Ostler | 69477 |