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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESTERMAN | Henry | 1907 | 58 | Wath Main | Wath-upon-Dearne | Engineman | 81173 |
| WESTERMAN | Henry | 1921 | 63 | Lumley | Great Lumley | Stoneman | 81174 |
| WESTERMAN | Thomas | 1911 | 55 | Peckfield | Micklefield | Collier | 81175 |
| WESTERMAN | Thomas | 1911 | 55 | Peckfield | Micklefield | 81176 | |
| WESTERBY | Walter | 1912 | 44 | Whitwood | Whitwood | Collier | 81171 |
| WESTERBY | Walter | 1912 | 44 | Whitwood | Whitwood | 81172 | |
| WESTCOTT | James | 1912 | 24 | Ffaldau | Pontycymer | Machineman | 81169 |
| WESTCOTT | John (injured) | 1926 | 60 | Western | Nantymoel | Labourer | 81170 |
| WESTBY | Henry (injured) | 1939 | 41 | Lea Green, Queen Pit | St Helens | Contractor’s Man | 81167 |
| WESTBY | Percy (injured) | 1954 | 54 | Parsonage | Leigh | Wagon Lowerer | 81168 |
| WESTBROOK | Morris | 1908 | 16 | Featherstone Main | Featherstone | Pony Driver | 81166 |
| WESTALL | George (injured) | 1926 | 23 | Altham, Whinney Hill | Clayton-le-Moors | Haulage | 81163 |
| WESTALL | John Burdon | 1911 | 17 | St Hilda's | South Shields | Stone Putter | 81164 |
| WESTALL | Joseph | 1935 | 35 | Garw | Blaengarw | Labourer | 81165 |
| WEST | Theo (injured) | 1932 | 17 | Elled | Pontnewynydd | Collier’s Helper | 81152 |
| WEST | Thomas | 1918 | 30 | Podmore Hall, Minnie Pit | Halmer End | Collier | 81153 |
| WEST | W.J. (injured) | 1934 | 24 | Blaenavon, Big Pit | Blaenavon | Asst Fireman | 81154 |
| WEST | Walter | 1923 | 23 | Lassodie Mill | Kelty | Brusher | 81155 |
| WEST | Walter Japp | 1923 | Lassodie Mill | Kelty | 81156 | ||
| WEST | Wilfred (injured) | 1928 | 26 | Cwm Carn Pit | Cwmcarn | Collier | 81157 |
| WEST | Wilfred (injured) | 1933 | 33 | Mosley Common | Ellenbrook | Collier | 81158 |
| WEST | William | 1902 | 21 | Granville, No.2 Pit | Swadlincote | Dataller | 81159 |
| WEST | William (injured) | 1913 | 46 | Lady Windsor | Ynysybwl | Labourer | 81160 |
| WEST | William A. (injured) | 1934 | 17 | Wyllie | Pontllanfraith | Collier’s Helper | 81161 |
| WEST | William J. (injured) | 1928 | 23 | Celynen, North | Newbridge | Timberman | 81162 |