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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESTON | Wilfred | 1960 | 47 | Arail Griffin, Six Bells | Abertillery | Water Infuser on Panzer | 81221 |
| WESTON | William Henry (injured) | 1935 | 28 | Berry Hill | Berry Hill | Haulage Hand | 81222 |
| WESTMORLAND | Addison Daglish | 1938 | 35 | Easington | Easington Colliery | Stoneman | 81198 |
| WESTMORLAND | J.M. | 1942 | 44 | Ryhope | Sunderland | Examiner | 81199 |
| WESTMORE | George (injured) | 1913 | 36 | Lletty Shenkin | Cwmbach | Collier | 81197 |
| WESTLAKE | Reginald (injured) | 1949 | 27 | Penllwyngwent | Ogmore Vale | Packer | 81192 |
| WESTLAKE | Thomas (injured) | 1934 | 48 | Shelton, Deep Pit | Hanley | Overman | 81193 |
| WESTLAKE | W. (injured) | 1959 | 26 | Cwm (b) | Llantwit Fardre | Collier | 81194 |
| WESTLAKE | William | 1900 | 68 | East Castle | Annfield Plain | Shifter | 81195 |
| WESTLAKE | William Henry | 1905 | 51 | Urpeth | Urpeth | Hewer | 81196 |
| WESTHERSTONE | Andrew Mein | 1911 | 33 | Ashington | Ashington | Deputy | 81191 |
| WESTHEAD | Enoch (injured) | 1930 | Sherdley | St Helens | 81181 | ||
| WESTHEAD | George (injured) | 1936 | 33 | Gresford | Wrexham | Filler | 81182 |
| WESTHEAD | James (injured) | 1925 | Sutton Heath | St Helens | 81183 | ||
| WESTHEAD | James (injured) | 1927 | Sherdley | St Helens | 81184 | ||
| WESTHEAD | James (injured) | 1932 | Sherdley | St Helens | 81185 | ||
| WESTHEAD | John (injured) | 1918 | 24 | Scot Lane | Blackrod | Collier | 81186 |
| WESTHEAD | Joseph (injured) | 1931 | Sherdley | St Helens | 81187 | ||
| WESTHEAD | Reuben | 1930 | 20 | Old Boston | Haydock | Drawer | 81188 |
| WESTHEAD | Richard (injured) | 1931 | Sherdley | St Helens | 81189 | ||
| WESTHEAD | William (injured) | 1941 | 21 | Maypole | Platt Bridge | Haulage Hand | 81190 |
| WESTGARTH | Edmund | 1947 | 39 | Louisa Pit | Stanley | Stoneman | 81179 |
| WESTGARTH | J.G. | 1921 | 25 | Fishburn | Fishburn | Hewer | 81180 |
| WESTESTT | Henry (injured) | 1931 | 41 | Pantyffynnon | Pantyffynnon | Collier | 81178 |
| WESTERN | Alfred H. (injured) | 1947 | 43 | Dare | Cwmparc | Timberman | 81177 |