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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WATSON | Daniel | 1911 | 36 | Auchlochan | Coalburn | Foreman | 80446 |
| WATSON | David | 1913 | 19 | Lochhead | Coaltown of Wemyss | Miner’s Filler | 80447 |
| WATSON | David | 1935 | Law, Carluke area | 80448 | |||
| WATSON | David John (injured) | 1928 | 29 | Cwm Cynon | Mountain Ash | Haulier | 80449 |
| WATSON | Edward | 1906 | 44 | Houghton Main | Little Houghton | Collier | 80450 |
| WATSON | Edward | 1906 | 36 | Manvers Main | Wath upon Dearne | Collier | 80451 |
| WATSON | Edwin Charles | 1912 | 41 | Bettisfield | Bagillt | Loco. Driver | 80452 |
| WATSON | Ernest | 1936 | 38 | Easington | Easington Colliery | Conveyor Man | 80453 |
| WATSON | Ernest (injured) | 1928 | 14 | Celynen, South | Abercarn | Collier’s Helper | 80454 |
| WATSON | F. (injured) | 1944 | 54 | Welch Whittle | Coppull | Dataller | 80455 |
| WATSON | Frederick (injured) | 1917 | 25 | Blainscough | Coppull | Drawer | 80456 |
| WATSON | G. | 1937 | 24 | Kibblesworth | Lamesley | Putter | 80457 |
| WATSON | G.W. | 1925 | 31 | Wearmouth | Sunderland | Stoneman | 80458 |
| WATSON | George | 1908 | 14 | Burnhope | Burnhope | Driver | 80459 |
| WATSON | George | 1909 | 56 | West Stanley | Stanley | 80460 | |
| WATSON | George | 1922 | 26 | Blackhall | Monk Hesleden | Putter | 80461 |
| WATSON | George | 1922 | 37 | Haig Pit | Whitehaven | Hewer | 80462 |
| WATSON | George | 1956 | 57 | Minto | Lochgelly | Boiler Ashman | 80463 |
| WATSON | George (injured) | 1933 | 56 | Towneley Demesne | Burnley | Miner | 80464 |
| WATSON | George (injured) | 1949 | Chisnall Hall | Coppull | Fitter | 80465 | |
| WATSON | George A. (injured) | 1931 | 54 | Towneley Demesne | Burnley | Miner | 80466 |
| WATSON | Gerry (Injured) | 1970 | 26 | Dawdon | Seaham Harbour | 80467 | |
| WATSON | Granville (injured) | 1937 | 25 | Bank Hall | Burnley | Collier | 80468 |
| WATSON | H. (injured) | 1949 | 24 | Cleworth Hall | Tyldesley | Fitter | 80469 |
| WATSON | Henry | 1904 | 14 | Linton | Ellington & Linton | Driver | 80470 |