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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHITE | William Henry | 1913 | 24 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | 81569 | |
| WHITE | William J. | 1955 | 44 | Holyhead Quarry | Holyhead | Rock Driller | 81570 |
| WHITE | William J. (injured) | 1957 | 48 | St John's | Maesteg | Collier | 81571 |
| WHITE | William J. (Injured) | 1989 | 53 | Bray Valley Quarry | Chargehand fitter | 81572 | |
| WHITE | William John (injured) | 1928 | 39 | Eastern | Ton Pentre | Airwayman | 81573 |
| WHITE | William S. (injured) | 1945 | 45 | Penrikyber | Penrhiwceiber | Collier | 81574 |
| WHITE | William Thomas (injured) | 1945 | 40 | Dare | Cwmparc | Haulier | 81575 |
| WHITCOMBE | A.G. (injured) | 1951 | 49 | Western | Nantymoel | Assistant Hitcher | 81409 |
| WHITCOMBE | Andrew (injured) | 1927 | 34 | Mynachdy | Ynysybwl | Collier | 81410 |
| WHITCOMBE | D.J. (injured) | 1954 | 53 | Bwllfa Dare, No.2 | Cwmdare | Assistant Collier | 81411 |
| WHITCOMBE | Dennis (Injured) | 1975 | 40 | Fenacre Quarry | Crane driver | 81412 | |
| WHITCOMBE | E.K. (injured) | 1955 | 42 | Celynen, South | Abercarn | Collier | 81413 |
| WHITCOMBE | G. (Injured) | 1989 | 31 | Lee Moor Quarry | Wotter | 81414 | |
| WHITCOMBE | Gilbert | 1913 | 37 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | 81415 | |
| WHITCOMBE | H.C. (injured) | 1953 | 37 | Bwllfa Dare, No.2 | Cwmdare | Cutterman | 81416 |
| WHITCOMBE | Maurice (injured) | 1949 | 29 | Marine | Cwm | Electrician | 81417 |
| WHITCOMBE | Samuel | 1902 | 59 | Treaman | Aberaman | Collier | 81418 |
| WHITCOMBE | W.A. (injured) | 1952 | 38 | Risca | Risca | Examiner | 81419 |
| WHITCOCK | Alfred | 1912 | 47 | Raygill Quarry | Lothersdale | Stone Crusher | 81408 |
| WHITBY | David James (injured) | 1912 | 23 | Bedlinog | Bedlinog | Collier | 81405 |
| WHITBY | H. | 1904 | 63 | Whitfield | Norton in the Moors | 81406 | |
| WHITBY | James | 1915 | 33 | Weston South Quarry | Crane Driver | 81407 | |
| WHITBREAD | George H. | 1907 | 27 | Lingdale | Moorsholm | Machineman | 81404 |
| WHITAKER | James (injured) | 1938 | 37 | Calder | Altham | Ginney Tenter | 81402 |
| WHITAKER | James (injured) | 1946 | 48 | Ashton Moss | Audenshaw | Haulage engineman | 81403 |