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 David (injured) 1957 35 Lindsay Kelty Brusher 71617
SMITH James 1931 23 Auchengeich, No.2 Pit Chryston Brusher 71873
SMITH Richard 1924 62 Cowdenbeath, No.7 Pit Cowdenbeath Miner 72129
SMITH William (injured) 1930 Ashton's Green St Helens 72385
SMITH David F. (injured) 1948 27 Ferndale, No.9 Tylorstown Collier 71618
SMITH James 1931 35 Bowhill, No.1 Shaft Auchterderran Miner 71874
SMITH Richard (injured) 1914 53 Long Lane Ashton-in-Makerfield Fireman 72130
SMITH William (injured) 1930 33 Moorfield Altham Coalgetter 72386
SMITH Derek 1957 28 Barnburgh Main Barnburgh Wasteman 71619
SMITH James 1932 39 Whitfield Norton in the Moors Collier 71875
SMITH Richard (injured) 1924 49 Glyncorrwg Glyncorrwg Ropeman 72131
SMITH William (injured) 1930 33 Woodpark Bardsley Coal Getter 72387
SMITH Derek 1957 28 Barnburgh Main Barnburgh Wasteman 71620
SMITH James 1942 43 Newton [or Wood] Haydock Collier 71876
SMITH Richard (injured) 1948 Cocklakes Mine Cotehill Loader 72132
SMITH William (injured) 1931 Ashton's Green St Helens 72388
SMITH E. 1913 25 Silverdale [Kents Lane] Silverdale 71621
SMITH James 1948 Frances Dysart Stripper 71877
SMITH Richard (Injured) 1988 39 Betws Ammanford Development worker 72133
SMITH William (injured) 1931 Lea Green St Helens 72389
SMITH E. 1927 17 Follonsby Follingsby Winchman 71622
SMITH James 1953 23 Wheatsheaf Pendlebury Ripper 71878
SMITH Richard G. (injured) 1941 61 John & Taylor Pits Standish Filler 72134
SMITH William (injured) 1931 Lea Green St Helens 72390
SMITH E. 1936 43 Dean & Chapter Ferryhill Puller Up 71623