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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAWYER | Atkinson | 1906 | 56 | Savile | Mickleton | Collier | 69394 |
| SAWYER | C. | 1911 | 17 | Shelton | Hanley | 69395 | |
| SAWYER | Charles | 1911 | 17 | Shelton, Deep Pit | Hanley | Taker-Off | 69396 |
| SAWYER | Henry | 1907 | 43 | Shelton, Deep Pit | Hanley | Collier | 69397 |
| SAWYER | J.D. (injured) | 1932 | Lea Green | St Helens | 69398 | ||
| SAWYER | J.T. (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 69399 | ||
| SAWYER | James William (injured) | 1929 | 61 | Nine Mile Point | Wattsville | Screenman | 69400 |
| SAWYER | John William | 1913 | 20 | Maltby Main | Maltby | Pony Driver | 69401 |
| SAWTELL | Frederick (injured) | 1913 | 25 | Braichycymmer | Pontycymer | Collier | 69393 |
| SAWRIES | Brone | 1903 | 25 | Dechmont, No.1 Pit | Cambuslang | Miner | 69392 |
| SAWNCOTE | S. (injured) | 1954 | 54 | Bwllfa Dare, No.2 | Cwmdare | Assistant Collier | 69391 |
| SAWLEY | David (injured) | 1934 | 14 | Pandy | Penygraig | Assistant Fitter | 69390 |
| SAWFORD | T.H. (injured) | 1932 | 38 | Coptrod Quarry | Rochdale | Labourer | 69389 |
| SAWDAY | J. (injured) | 1911 | 21 | Llanbradach | Llanbradach | Labourer | 69388 |
| SAVOURY | Robert C. (injured) | 1927 | 25 | Werntarw [Sinking] | Pencoed | Sinker | 69387 |
| SAVILLE | Walter (injured) | 1933 | 17 | Lightmoor | Cinderford | Haulage Hand | 69384 |
| SAVILLE | William (injured) | 1934 | 29 | Bold | Earlstown | Collier | 69385 |
| SAVILLE | William D. (injured) | 1932 | Bold | Earlstown | 69386 | ||
| SAVERY | Thomas (injured) | 1927 | 57 | Cwmgwrach | Cwmgwrach | Labourer | 69383 |
| SAVDISLAND | Joshua (injured) | 1929 | 40 | Victoria (b) | Standish | Collier | 69382 |
| SAVAGE | W. | 1957 | 29 | Sutton | Sutton in Ashfield | Coal Getter | 69376 |
| SAVAGE | William | 1902 | 58 | Cossall | Cossall | Roadsman | 69377 |
| SAVAGE | William | 1906 | 51 | Hafod | Ruabon | Roadsman | 69378 |
| SAVAGE | William | 1947 | Polkemmet | Whitburn | Pit Bottom Worker | 69379 | |
| SAVAGE | William (injured) | 1947 | 29 | Deep Duffryn | Mountain Ash | Collier | 69380 |