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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESTWATER | Alexander | 1933 | Glencraig | Lochgelly | 81224 | ||
| WESTWATER | Alexander | 1933 | 22 | Glencraig | Lochgelly | 81225 | |
| WESTWATER | Thomas | 1931 | Minto | Lochgelly | 81226 | ||
| WESTRIAN | Joseph (injured) | 1915 | 25 | Ousel Nest Quarry | Bolton | Labourer | 81223 |
| WESTON | Arthur (injured) | 1925 | 17 | Eastern | Ton Pentre | Collier | 81200 |
| WESTON | Arthur (injured) | 1928 | 28 | Mosley Common | Ellenbrook | Drawer | 81201 |
| WESTON | Clarence | 1941 | 20 | New Haden | Cheadle | Electrician | 81202 |
| WESTON | Edward (injured) | 1925 | Lea Green | St Helens | 81203 | ||
| WESTON | Evan | 1913 | 40 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | 81204 | |
| WESTON | Frank (injured) | 1925 | 27 | Penllwyngwent Slant | Ogmore Vale | Collier | 81205 |
| WESTON | George | 1902 | 29 | Penn Green Quarry | Corby | Quarryman | 81206 |
| WESTON | George (injured) | 1932 | Lea Green | St Helens | 81207 | ||
| WESTON | J.T. | 1922 | 41 | Shelton, Deep Pit | Hanley | 81208 | |
| WESTON | James (injured) | 1939 | 17 | Glebe | Fenton | Haulage Hand | 81209 |
| WESTON | John | 1913 | 45 | Wath Main | Wath-upon-Dearne | Collier | 81210 |
| WESTON | John (injured) | 1941 | 47 | Sutton Manor | Marshall’s Cross | Collier | 81211 |
| WESTON | Joseph (injured) | 1920 | 32 | Criggion Quarry | Criggion | Quarryman | 81212 |
| WESTON | K. (Injured) | 1986 | 50 | Florence | Longton | Development worker | 81213 |
| WESTON | Leonard (injured) | 1911 | 16 | Windsor | Abertridwr | Light Carrier | 81214 |
| WESTON | Leslie | 1982 | 43 | Hem Heath | Trentham | Surface Mechanic | 81215 |
| WESTON | R. | 1925 | 56 | Brown Lees | Biddulph | 81216 | |
| WESTON | R. (Injured) | 1977 | 46 | Florence | Longton | Faceworker | 81217 |
| WESTON | Reginald (injured) | 1950 | 28 | Tower | Hirwaun | Collier | 81218 |
| WESTON | Thomas | 1924 | 21 | Prescot | Upholland | Haulage Hand | 81219 |
| WESTON | W. | 1935 | 36 | Chopwell | Chopwell | Stoneman | 81220 |