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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WATTS | Soloman | 1905 | 28 | Denaby Main | Denaby | Dataller | 80629 |
| WATTS | Stanford (injured) | 1930 | 21 | Cwm Cynon | Mountain Ash | Collier | 80630 |
| WATTS | Thomas | 1935 | 30 | Deaf Hill | Trimdon Foundry | Filler | 80631 |
| WATTS | Thomas (injured) | 1913 | 26 | Wyndham | Nantymoel | Haulier | 80632 |
| WATTS | Thomas R. (injured) | 1958 | 40 | Rhigos, No.7 | Glyn Neath | Ripper | 80633 |
| WATTS | W. | 1934 | 36 | Ravensworth | Lamesley | Filler | 80634 |
| WATTS | W. (injured) | 1925 | 53 | Markham. | Blackwood | Haulier | 80635 |
| WATTS | W.T. (injured) | 1913 | 32 | Cwm Cynon | Mountain Ash | Shifter | 80636 |
| WATTS | William | 1909 | 38 | Maindy | Ton Pentre | Collier | 80637 |
| WATTS | William | 1925 | 57 | Maindy Level | Ystrad | Labourer | 80638 |
| WATTS | William (injured) | 1912 | 20 | Cwm Cynon | Mountain Ash | Collier | 80639 |
| WATTERS | Alexander | 1934 | Dundonald, Lady Helen Pit | Cardenden | 80581 | ||
| WATTERS | Alexander | 1934 | Lady Helen | Cardenden | 80582 | ||
| WATTERS | Arthur Gardiner | 1961 | 31 | Minto | Lochgelly | Miner | 80583 |
| WATTERS | David | 1944 | 49 | Buckhaven area | Miner | 80584 | |
| WATTERS | John | 1936 | 27 | Calderhead | Shotts | Oncost Worker | 80585 |
| WATTERS | John | 1939 | 68 | Michael | East Wemyss | Miner | 80586 |
| WATTERS | Michael | 1911 | 25 | Motherwell, No.3 Pit | Motherwell | Repairer | 80587 |
| WATTERS | Michael (Injured) | 1987 | 46 | Taff Merthyr | Treharris | Pitman | 80588 |
| WATTERS | Thomas | 1909 | 17 | Eglinton, No.1 Pit | Kilwinning | Miner | 80589 |
| WATTERS | William | 1919 | 28 | Prestongrange | Prestonpans | Machineman | 80590 |
| WATT | Andrew (Injured) | 1927 | 30 | Donibristle, Marion Pit | Cowdenbeath | Brusher | 80569 |
| WATT | James (injured) | 1930 | 16 | Chanters | Atherton | Haulage Hand | 80570 |
| WATT | John | 1915 | Kinneil, No.2 Pit (Snab Pit) | Bo'ness | Pit-Bottomer | 80571 | |
| WATT | John George | 1901 | 19 | Newbottle, Margaret Pit | Newbottle | Putter | 80572 |