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
WILSON Georgina 1908 16 Michael East Wemyss Coal Picker 84938
WESTWOOD Levi 1937 21 Michael East Wemyss Miner 81241
WELSH John 1903 14 Michael East Wemyss Drawer 81076
WATTERS John 1939 68 Michael East Wemyss Miner 80586
WALKER John 1952 37 Michael East Wemyss Miner 79293
THOMSON Formerly JESSIMAN John Jardine 1960 42 Michael East Wemyss Coal miner (face worker) 77052
THOMSON Andrew 1967 55 Michael East Wemyss Power loader operator 76970
THOMSON James 1906 45 Michael East Wemyss Repairer 76995
THOMSON William 1907 41 Michael East Wemyss Brusher 77040
THOMPSON Philip James 1967 64 Michael East Wemyss Greaser 76902
TEVENDALE John 1904 33 Michael East Wemyss Wheeler 75314
TAYLOR Andrew 1967 43 Michael East Wemyss Deputy 74794
TAIT James Black 1967 41 Michael East Wemyss Overman 74584
STUART John 1912 Michael East Wemyss 74001
STEWART Henry 1947 67 Michael East Wemyss Colliery Oncost Worker 73519
SMITH John 1940 67 Michael East Wemyss Labourer 71955
SMITH Johnston3 Rodger 1967 60 Michael East Wemyss Power loader operator 72008
SMITH Alexander 1908 41 Michael East Wemyss Fireman 71519
SIMPSON John 1957 50 Michael East Wemyss 71026
RUSHFORD George 1937 14 Michael East Wemyss Hutch Attendant 68759
RODGER George 1953 34 Michael East Wemyss Miner 67823
RODGER Robert 1941 18 Michael East Wemyss Miner 67827
RODGER William 1930 Michael East Wemyss Miner 67830
ROBERTSON John 1942 64 Michael East Wemyss Pithead Labourer 67418
REID William Hutton 1951 31 Michael East Wemyss Miner 65157