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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHEELER | William | 1909 | 27 | Cwmaman | Aberdare | Collier | 81360 |
| WHEELER | William (injured) | 1913 | 36 | Glyncorrwg | Glyncorrwg | Collier | 81361 |
| WHEELER | William (injured) | 1925 | 30 | Celynen, South | Abercarn | Collier | 81362 |
| WHEELDON | T.C. | 1971 | 56 | Fauld Mine | Hanbury | Conveyor maintenace man | 81348 |
| WHEELAN or WHELAN | Mark (injured) | 1924 | 26 | Sutton Heath | St Helens | Contractor’s Man | 81347 |
| WHEELAN | James | 1908 | 29 | South Duffryn, No.1 | Troedyrhiw | Repairer | 81343 |
| WHEELAN | Joseph | 1906 | 50 | Bamfurlong, No.1 | Bamfurlong | Dataller | 81344 |
| WHEELAN | Michael (injured) | 1930 | Lea Green | St Helens | 81345 | ||
| WHEELAN | Patrick | 1931 | Glencraig, No.2 Pit | Lochgelly | Miner | 81346 | |
| WHEEG | John (injured) | 1937 | 57 | Florence | Longton | Roadlayer | 81342 |
| WHEATSTONE | Enoch | 1909 | 45 | Cwmbran | Upper Cwmbran | Collier | 81339 |
| WHEATSTONE | George | 1904 | 64 | Cwmbran | Upper Cwmbran | Labourer | 81340 |
| WHEATSTONE | George | 1924 | Cwmbran | Upper Cwmbran | 81341 | ||
| WHEATOR | William (injured) | 1925 | 57 | Great Western, No.2 Pit | Gyfeillon | Ripper | 81338 |
| WHEATON | James (Injured) | 1973 | 46 | Ogilvie | Deri | Main gate ripper | 81337 |
| WHEATMAN | Ralph | 1937 | 24 | Dawdon | Seaham Harbour | 81336 | |
| WHEATLEY | J. | 1924 | 76 | Greenside | Greenside | Stoneman | 81323 |
| WHEATLEY | J. | 1943 | 76 | Greenside | Greenside | Stoneman | 81324 |
| WHEATLEY | J.G. | 1914 | 16 | Stafford | Fenton | 81325 | |
| WHEATLEY | James (injured) | 1927 | 25 | Bradshaw Hall | Darcy Lever | Drawer | 81326 |
| WHEATLEY | John Graham | 1914 | 16 | Glebe | Fenton | Haulage Attendant | 81327 |
| WHEATLEY | M. | 1930 | 55 | Greenside | Greenside | Hewer | 81328 |
| WHEATLEY | Matthew | 1908 | 34 | Ricklees Quarry | Greenside | Cartman | 81329 |
| WHEATLEY | R.J. (injured) | 1930 | 17 | Mardy | Maerdy | Assistant Collier | 81330 |
| WHEATLEY | Robert | 1926 | 51 | Watergate | Whickham | Overman | 81331 |