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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAUGH | Peter | 1908 | 22 | Donibristle | Donibristle | Bottomer | 80663 |
| WAUGH | Ralph | 1904 | 41 | Seghill | Seghill | Hewer | 80664 |
| WAUGH | Robert | 1902 | 51 | South Brancepeth | Willington | Deputy | 80665 |
| WAUGH | Robert Snr | 1911 | 59 | Broomrigg | Bonnybridge | Miner | 80666 |
| WAUGH | William | 1902 | 22 | South Tyne | Haltwhistle | Hewer | 80667 |
| WATTS or WALL | John Rees (injured) | 1943 | 22 | Rock | Glyn-neath | Collier | 80646 |
| WATTS | William (injured) | 1928 | 48 | Coytrahén Park | Tondu | Sawyer | 80640 |
| WATTS | William (injured) | 1932 | 28 | Blaenserchan | Abersychan | Roadman | 80641 |
| WATTS | William Henry | 1914 | 19 | Celynen | Abercarn | Collier’s Helper | 80642 |
| WATTS | William John | 1905 | 27 | Maesteg Deep | Maesteg | Shunter | 80643 |
| WATTS | William John (injured) | 1933 | 25 | Ffaldau | Pontycymer | Collier | 80644 |
| WATTS | William T. (injured) | 1934 | 23 | Cambrian, No.1 | Clydach Vale | Labourer | 80645 |
| WATTS | Albert (injured) | 1926 | 26 | Rock | Glyn-neath | Haulier | 80591 |
| WATTS | Arthur (injured) | 1933 | 17 | Llanhilleth | Llanhilleth | Collier’s Helper | 80592 |
| WATTS | Benjamin | 1932 | 35 | Duffryn Rhondda, No.1 Pit | Cymmer | Collier | 80593 |
| WATTS | Byron (injured) | 1932 | 23 | Wern Fawr | Three Crosses | Collier | 80594 |
| WATTS | C. | 1959 | 30 | Llanbradach | Llanbradach | Collier | 80595 |
| WATTS | Daniel (injured) | 1929 | 42 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Labourer | 80596 |
| WATTS | David (injured) | 1928 | 47 | Albion | Cilfynydd | Timberman | 80597 |
| WATTS | David John | 1913 | 14 | Nantgwyn | Penygraig | Collier Boy | 80598 |
| WATTS | David Thomas (injured) | 1945 | 36 | Britannia | Pengam | Fireman | 80599 |
| WATTS | E.R. (injured) | 1952 | 38 | Merthyr Vale | Merthyr Vale | Fireman | 80600 |
| WATTS | Edgar (injured) | 1928 | 29 | St John's | Maesteg | Assistant Repairer | 80601 |
| WATTS | Ernest | 1906 | 31 | Abercynon | Abercynon | 80602 | |
| WATTS | Ernest | 1906 | 31 | Dowlais Cardiff | Abercynon | Labourer | 80603 |