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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILKINS | W. (injured) | 1951 | 44 | Duffryn Rhondda | Cymmer | Collier | 82188 |
| WILKINS | Arthur | 1910 | 53 | New Lester, Trencherbone | Tyldesley | Dataller | 82168 |
| WILKINS | Daniel | 1905 | 32 | Emlyn | Pen y groes | Carpenter | 82169 |
| WILKINS | David Owen (injured) | 1928 | 23 | New Dynant | Tumble | Carpenter | 82170 |
| WILKINS | Dilwyn (injured) | 1958 | 37 | Bedwas Navigation | Trethomas | Assistant Belt Conveyorman | 82171 |
| WILKINS | Dilwyn (Injured) | 1982 | 36 | Bold | Earlstown | Methane borer | 82172 |
| WILKINS | Douglas (injured) | 1947 | 27 | Groesfaen | Deri | Labourer | 82173 |
| WILKINS | Edward (injured) | 1913 | 37 | Cilely | Tonyrefail | Repairer | 82174 |
| WILKINS | Edward (injured) | 1933 | 33 | Hafodyrynys | Hafodyrynys | Collier | 82175 |
| WILKIN | Francis | 1913 | 23 | Eston | Guisborough | Miner | 82164 |
| WILKIN | G. | 1933 | 18 | Washington | Washington | Driver | 82165 |
| WILKIN | John (injured) | 1913 | 44 | Emlyn | Pen-y-groes | Collier | 82166 |
| WILKIN | William | 1904 | 16 | Byers Green | Byers Green | Putter | 82167 |
| WILKIE | Duncan | 1910 | 13 | Neilsland | Hamilton | Runner | 82158 |
| WILKIE | George | 1951 | 63 | Easington | Easington Colliery | Shifter | 82159 |
| WILKIE | James | 1902 | 62 | Craigie Quarry | Craigie | Quarrier | 82160 |
| WILKIE | Robert | 1937 | 46 | Lochside | Townhill | 82161 | |
| WILKIE | Robert | 1937 | 50 | Lochside Mine | Townhill | Mine Inspector | 82162 |
| WILKIE | Thomas (injured) | 1948 | 36 | Ashton Moss | Audenshaw | Collier | 82163 |
| WILKES | Alfred (injured) | 1925 | 65 | Prince of Wales | Abercarn | Haulier | 82146 |
| WILKES | D. (injured) | 1957 | 35 | Celynen, South | Abercarn | Shotsman | 82147 |
| WILKES | Edward | 1904 | 24 | Brackenhill Quarry | Ackworth | Quarryman | 82148 |
| WILKES | Ernest (injured) | 1912 | 35 | Oakdale | Oakdale | Chargeman | 82149 |
| WILKES | Frederick | 1950 | 59 | Nook | Tyldesley | Repairer | 82150 |
| WILKES | Herbert (injured) | 1925 | 50 | Windsor, South | Abertridwr | Labourer | 82151 |