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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SANKEY | Thomas (injured) | 1920 | 39 | Great Level Quarry | Wagon Fitter | 69258 | |
| SANKEY | Thomas (injured) | 1930 | 21 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | Haulage Hand | 69259 |
| SANKEY | Thomas (injured) | 1931 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 69260 | ||
| SANKEY | W.H. | 1925 | 49 | Capel Ifan | Pontyberem | Agent | 69261 |
| SANDYWELL | J. | 1914 | Jamage | Talke | 69246 | ||
| SANDYWELL | Jack | 1940 | 27 | Shelton, Deep Pit | Hanley | Loader | 69247 |
| SANDY | Frederick (injured) | 1913 | 46 | Deep Duffryn | Mountain Ash | Shifter | 69244 |
| SANDY | George (injured) | 1929 | 30 | Marine, No.1 | Cwm | Collier | 69245 |
| SANDWITH | Henry | 1910 | 43 | Brayton Domain | Aspatria | Hewer | 69242 |
| SANDWITH | John | 1908 | 64 | Brayton Domain | Aspatria | Deputy | 69243 |
| SANDWELL | Desmond (injured) | 1949 | 20 | Elliot | New Tredegar | Smiths Striker | 69241 |
| SANDS | C. | 1900 | 47 | Warren House | Rotherham | Collier | 69235 |
| SANDS | Charles | 1900 | 46 | Warren House | Rawmarsh | 69236 | |
| SANDS | George | 1900 | 38 | Llanbradach | Llanbradach | Collier | 69237 |
| SANDS | Richard (injured) | 1929 | 42 | Merthyr Vale | Merthyr Vale | Master Haulier | 69238 |
| SANDS | Robert | 1916 | Holytown | Holytown | 69239 | ||
| SANDS | Robert | 1916 | 21 | Holytown, No.8 Pit | Holytown | Bogieman | 69240 |
| SANDRY | Roger J. (Injured) | 1987 | 34 | Goonbarrow Quarry | Bugle | 69234 | |
| SANDLE | Charles (injured) | 1928 | 41 | Cambrian, No.1 | Clydach Vale | Collier | 69233 |
| SANDILANDS | George | 1946 | Greenrigg | Fauldhouse | Shunter | 69231 | |
| SANDILANDS | Thomas | 1911 | 51 | Wallyford | Musselburgh | Haulageman | 69232 |
| SANDHAM | Frank | 1915 | 36 | Top o'th' Meadow | Darcy Lever | Dataller | 69227 |
| SANDHAM | John | 1921 | 48 | Bettisfield | Bagillt | Collier | 69228 |
| SANDHAM | Joseph | 1942 | 45 | Taylor's Green | Blacksnape | Onsetter | 69229 |
| SANDHAM | William | 1903 | 28 | Outfields | Little Broughton | Hewer | 69230 |