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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEAVER | Henry | 1912 | 53 | Barrow Hill Incline | Pensnett | Rope Runner | 80713 |
| WEAVER | J.C. | 1934 | 43 | Silksworth | Sunderland | Drawer | 80714 |
| WEAVER | Jabez (injured) | 1919 | 39 | Wharton Hall | Tyldesley | Coal Cutter | 80715 |
| WEAVER | James (injured) | 1927 | Lea Green | St Helens | 80716 | ||
| WEAVER | James (injured) | 1929 | 58 | Arrail Griffin | Six Bells | Mason | 80717 |
| WEAVER | James (injured) | 1930 | Lea Green | St Helens | 80718 | ||
| WEAVER | James (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 80719 | ||
| WEAVER | James (injured) | 1932 | Lea Green | St Helens | 80720 | ||
| WEAVER | James (injured) | 1944 | 58 | Nook | Tyldesley | Ripper | 80721 |
| WEAVER | Joseph H. (injured) | 1943 | 41 | Bickershaw, No.3 Pit | Bickershaw | Manager | 80722 |
| WEAVER | Otto (injured) | 1928 | 22 | Cwmglo Drift | Heolgerrig | Assistant Coalcutterman | 80723 |
| WEAVER | Samuel (injured) | 1940 | 43 | Berry Hill | Berry Hill | Loader | 80724 |
| WEAVER | Solomon | 1901 | 63 | Foxyards | Tipton Green | Pikeman | 80725 |
| WEAVER | Thomas | 1907 | 50 | Llanelly Quarry | Quarryman | 80726 | |
| WEAVER | Thomas | 1912 | 29 | Upper Cymmer | Cymmer | Collier | 80727 |
| WEAVER | Thomas | 1914 | 40 | Maritime | Pontypridd | Labourer | 80728 |
| WEAVER | W.C. | 1918 | 34 | Briddyn Quarry | Stone Getter | 80729 | |
| WEAVER | William (injured) | 1927 | 33 | Ogilvie | Deri | Labourer | 80730 |
| WEAVER | William (injured) | 1931 | 44 | Penllwyngwent | Ogmore Vale | Assistant Repairer | 80731 |
| WEAVER | William (injured) | 1934 | 46 | Mosley Common | Ellenbrook | Pusher On | 80732 |
| WEATHERLEY | Jacob | 1913 | 41 | Preston | Chirton | Deputy | 80706 |
| WEATHERBY | F. | 1930 | 39 | South Pelaw | Chester le Street | Shifter | 80705 |
| WEATHERALL | James | 1937 | 23 | Bothwell Castle, Nos 3 & 4 Pits | Blantyre | Collier | 80703 |
| WEATHERALL | William | 1914 | 50 | Trimdon Grange | Trimdon Grange | Washer Fireman | 80704 |
| WEATCROFT | Albert | 1933 | Grassmoor | Temple Normanton | Deputy | 80701 |