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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHELAN | John | 1909 | 42 | Graig Merthyr | Pontarddulais | Collier | 81367 |
| WHELAN | John | 1909 | 42 | Graig Merthyr | Pontarddulais | 81368 | |
| WHELAN | John (injured) | 1930 | 70 | Leycett | Leycett | Haulage Hand | 81369 |
| WHELAN | L. (injured) | 1955 | 23 | Ogilvie | Deri | Labourer | 81370 |
| WHELAN | M. (injured) | 1935 | 57 | Caerau | Caerau | Labourer | 81371 |
| WHELAN | Michael | 1909 | 20 | Caerau | Caerau | Haulier | 81372 |
| WHELAN | Michael (injured) | 1926 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 81373 | ||
| WHELAN | Patrick | 1931 | 59 | Glencraig | Lochgelly | 81374 | |
| WHELAN | Patrick (injured) | 1920 | 35 | Mosley Common | Ellenbrook | Dataller | 81375 |
| WHELAN | T. (injured) | 1952 | 56 | Duffryn Rhondda | Cymmer | Journey Attendant | 81376 |
| WHELAN | Thomas | 1909 | 17 | West Stanley | Stanley | 81377 | |
| WHELAN | Thomas (injured) | 1951 | 58 | Blaenserchan | Abersychan | Dumper | 81378 |
| WHELAN | William (injured) | 1925 | Ferndale Washery | Ferndale | Erector | 81379 | |
| WHELA | Stephen (injured) | 1955 | 48 | Standish Hall Drift | Standish | Collier | 81363 |
| WHEELER | Brian J. (Injured) | 1987 | 29 | Venn Quarry | Bishop's Tawton | Fitter | 81349 |
| WHEELER | David (injured) | 1914 | 54 | Broomfield | Standish | Byeman | 81350 |
| WHEELER | David Rees | 1929 | 29 | Fforchaman | Cwmaman | Collier | 81351 |
| WHEELER | Frank | 1936 | 26 | Tirpentwys | Pantygasseg | 81352 | |
| WHEELER | Frank (injured) | 1914 | 54 | Broomfield | Standish | Byeman | 81353 |
| WHEELER | Frederick Harry | 1912 | 64 | Ireland | Staveley | Loader | 81354 |
| WHEELER | George | 1906 | 30 | Lowe's Brickworks Quarry | Quarrier | 81355 | |
| WHEELER | George | 1912 | 50 | Birley | Woodhouse | 81356 | |
| WHEELER | George | 1912 | 50 | Birley, East | Woodhouse | Collier | 81357 |
| WHEELER | Harold (injured) | 1947 | 44 | Cwm (b) | Llantwit Fardre | Contractor | 81358 |
| WHEELER | T.J. (injured) | 1958 | 43 | Six Bells | Six Bells | Assistant Timberman | 81359 |