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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAY or WRAY | D.J. (injured) | 1957 | 52 | Ffynon Duon Level | Fochriw | Collier | 80676 |
| WAY | Charles (injured) | 1934 | 32 | Hafodyrynys | Hafodyrynys | Trammer | 80669 |
| WAY | Ellis (injured) | 1950 | 34 | Celynen, South | Abercarn | Fireman | 80670 |
| WAY | George | 1900 | 63 | North Downs Quarry | Quarryman | 80671 | |
| WAY | George (injured) | 1952 | 64 | Blaenserchan | Abersychan | Labourer | 80672 |
| WAY | Glyn (injured) | 1956 | 28 | Groesfaen | Deri | Surface Labourer | 80673 |
| WAY | John | 1903 | 45 | Brickyard Quarry | Foreman | 80674 | |
| WAY | W.R. (injured) | 1954 | 35 | Aberpergwm | Glyn-neath | Assistant Repairer | 80675 |
| WAUSEN | Jack (injured) | 1942 | 51 | Sneyd, No.1 | Burslem | Packer | 80668 |
| WAUGH | Alec (injured) | 1929 | 42 | Abram | Bickershaw | Metalman | 80647 |
| WAUGH | Archibold | 1901 | 23 | Towneley, Emma Pit | Ryton | Fireman | 80648 |
| WAUGH | Charles | 1906 | 29 | Darngavil | Greengairs | Coal Cutter | 80649 |
| WAUGH | Charles | 1927 | 38 | Dawdon | Seaham Harbour | Deputy | 80650 |
| WAUGH | Charles William | 1927 | 38 | Dawdon | Seaham Harbour | Deputy | 80651 |
| WAUGH | Edward | 1912 | 33 | Cramlington | Cramlington | Scraper Out | 80652 |
| WAUGH | Edward | 1941 | 31 | Bothwell | Bothwell | 80653 | |
| WAUGH | G. | 1935 | 52 | Bearpark | Bearpark | Drawer | 80654 |
| WAUGH | George | 1907 | 65 | Delves | Delves | Shifter | 80655 |
| WAUGH | George | 1913 | 74 | Auchengeich | Chryston | Saw Miller | 80656 |
| WAUGH | Henry | 1923 | Letham | Airth | 80657 | ||
| WAUGH | J.W.S. | 1937 | 15 | Horden | Horden | Driver | 80658 |
| WAUGH | James | 1913 | 34 | Broomrigg, No.2 Pit | Bonnybridge | Fireman | 80659 |
| WAUGH | John | 1913 | 36 | Greenside | Greenside | Coal Hewer | 80660 |
| WAUGH | John | 1936 | 35 | Wharncliffe Woodmoor, Nos 1, 2 & 3 | Carlton | 80661 | |
| WAUGH | Joseph Hislop | 1905 | 36 | South Pelaw | Chester le Street | Deputy | 80662 |