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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SurnameForenameYearAgeMine/Quarry NameLocationOccupationRecord ID
SMITH James 1904 44 Quarter, No.8 Pit Quarter Brusher 71854
SMITH R. 1930 59 Hebburn Hebburn Hewer 72110
SMITH William 1940 35 Sacriston Sacriston Stoneman 72366
SMITH D. (injured) 1957 29 New Rockwood Taff's Well Rope Changer 71599
SMITH James 1904 26 Whitehaven, Croft Pit Sandwith Trailer 71855
SMITH R. 1931 41 Allerdene Lamesley Filler 72111
SMITH William 1962 39 Tower Hirwaun Deputy 72367
SMITH D. (injured) 1959 47 Hafodyrynys Hafodyrynys Fitter 71600
SMITH James 1906 28 Saron Level Troedyrhiw Collier 71856
SMITH R. 1942 20 Pelton Pelton Putter 72112
SMITH William 1985 31 Bilston Glen Loanhead 72368
SMITH D. (injured) 1959 29 Ravenhead St Helens Back Ripper-Collier 71601
SMITH James 1907 43 Kippsbyre Airdrie Pitheadman 71857
SMITH R. (injured) 1943 26 Llay Main Llay Haulage Hand 72113
SMITH William (injured ) 1916 29 Newton [or Wood] Haydock Drawer 72369
SMITH D.G. 1959 18 Lady Windsor Ynysybwl Appt. Fitter 71602
SMITH James 1907 40 Redding Polmont Coal Cutter 71858
SMITH R. (injured) 1953 32 Penrikyber Penrhiwceiber Collier 72114
SMITH William (injured) 1911 40 Cwmbargoed Merthyr Tydfil Repairer 72370
SMITH D.M. 1955 38 Tylorstown, No.9 Tylorstown Coalcutterman 71603
SMITH James 1910 54 Wearmouth Sunderland Rolleywayman 71859
SMITH R.E. (injured) 1914 33 Preesall Mine Preesall Ferrier 72115
SMITH William (injured) 1911 30 Lady Windsor Ynysybwl Timberman 72371
SMITH Daniel (injured) 1929 20 Merthyr Vale, No.1 Merthyr Vale Collier’s Helper 71604
SMITH James 1910 18 Whitehaven, Wellington Pit Whitehaven Bogie Hand 71860