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
SMITH
Robert Watson Parker
1957
33
Kames
Muirkirk
Miner
72166
SMITH
William James
1940
30
Polmaise, No.1 Pit
Stirling
Miner's brusher
72422
SMITH
Edward S. (injured)
1933
47
Nine Mile Point
Wattsville
Repairer
71655
SMITH
James Jnr
1922
22
Loganlea
West Calder
Chainer
71911
SMITH
Roger (injured)
1919
Rainford
Rainford
72167
SMITH
William James
1940
30
Polmaise, Nos 1 & 2 Pits
Stirling
Brusher
72423
SMITH
Edward Thomas
1904
16
Maindy
Ton Pentre
Haulier
71656
SMITH
James R. (injured)
1931
Ashton's Green
St Helens
71912
SMITH
Ronald
1925
Wester Gartshore
Kirkintilloch
72168
SMITH
William Leslie McCracken
1953
Ardenrigg
Caldercruix
Miner
72424
SMITH
Edwin
1906
17
Donnington, Granville
Oakengates
Assistant Taker Off
71657
SMITH
James Robert
1936
50
Dunston
Dunston
Stoneman
71913
SMITH
Ronald (Injured)
1985
56
Dunald Hill Quarry
Nether Kellet
Driver
72169
SMITH
William Motley
1905
50
Kiveton Park
Kiveton Park
Dataller
72425
SMITH
Edwin
1914
54
Urpeth
Urpeth
Stoneman
71658
SMITH
James William
1904
31
Killingworth, Lizzie Pit
Killingworth
Wagon Driver
71914
SMITH
S.
1945
31
Berry Hill
Berry Hill
72170
SMITH
William Motley
1905
50
Kiveton Park
Kiveton Park
72426
SMITH
Edwin (injured)
1931
57
Llay Main
Llay
Ripper
71659
SMITH
James Wilson
1916
Deans, No.4 Mine
Deans
Shale Miner
71915
SMITH
S. (injured)
1943
40
Newton [or Wood]
Haydock
Faceman
72171
SMITH
Woodfine John
1916
32
Haydock, Princess Pit
Haydock Green
Daywageman
72427
SMITH
Edwin (injured)
1932
59
Llay Main
Llay
Ripper
71660
SMITH
Jesse
1909
King's Dyke Quarry
Quarryman
71916
SMITH
S. (Injured)
1970
46
Leycett Quarry
Leycett
Loading shovel operator
72172