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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHITEMAN | Arthur (injured) | 1925 | 53 | Hafodyrynys | Hafodyrynys | Collier | 81693 |
| WHITEMAN | Enoch (injured) | 1929 | 52 | Cambrian, No.4 | Clydach Vale | Collier | 81694 |
| WHITEMAN | Enoch (injured) | 1930 | 56 | Cambrian, No.4 | Clydach Vale | Collier | 81695 |
| WHITEMAN | Francis | 1941 | 46 | Addiewell | Addiewell | Shale Miner | 81696 |
| WHITEMAN | G.W. | 1939 | 42 | Washington | Washington | Hewer | 81697 |
| WHITEMAN | Henry | 1902 | 44 | Elemore | Hetton le Hole | Hewer | 81698 |
| WHITEMAN | James | 1905 | 29 | Park Hill | Stanley | Collier | 81699 |
| WHITEMAN | L. | 1900 | 30 | Thorpe Quarry | Thorpe on the Hill | Engineman | 81700 |
| WHITEMAN | L.A. (injured) | 1927 | 15 | Varteg | Ystalyfera | Collier’s Boy | 81701 |
| WHITELY | Jack (injured) | 1949 | 47 | Garth | Tonmawr | Repairer | 81691 |
| WHITELY | Sam | 1929 | 56 | Brandon | Brandon & Byshottles | Overman | 81692 |
| WHITELOCK | James | 1911 | 29 | Bodringallt | Ystrad | Collier | 81686 |
| WHITELOCK | Noah (injured) | 1924 | 18 | Duffryn Rhondda | Cymmer | Assistant Collier | 81687 |
| WHITELOCK | Spencer (injured) | 1945 | 33 | Crynant | Crynant | Collier | 81688 |
| WHITELOCK | V. (injured) | 1936 | 25 | Crynant | Crynant | Collier | 81689 |
| WHITELOCK | William | 1927 | 34 | Gelli Steam Coal | Ystrad | Labourer on stone dust mill | 81690 |
| WHITELEY | Bromley | 1902 | 25 | Park Hill | Stanley | Collier | 81679 |
| WHITELEY | Edward | 1914 | 43 | Mosley Common, No.2 | Ellenbrook | Dataller | 81680 |
| WHITELEY | George | 1905 | 59 | Westercroft Quarry | Westercroft | Engine Tenter | 81681 |
| WHITELEY | John William | 1904 | 27 | Cortonwood | Brampton | Hurner | 81682 |
| WHITELEY | Richard (injured) | 1958 | 17 | Chisnall Hall | Coppull | Haulage Hand | 81683 |
| WHITELEY | W. | 1900 | 44 | Lower Edge Quarry | Rastrick | Quarryman | 81684 |
| WHITELEY | William | 1936 | 55 | Wharncliffe Woodmoor, Nos 1, 2 & 3 | Carlton | 81685 | |
| WHITELAW | George | 1900 | 69 | Overwood Mine | Stonehouse | Watchman | 81673 |
| WHITELAW | George | 1929 | 59 | Lassodie | Kelty | 81674 |