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 | Henry | 1905 | 53 | Hartington | Staveley | Screenman | 80471 |
| WATSON | Ivor G. (injured) | 1950 | 56 | Risca | Risca | Trafficman | 80472 |
| WATSON | J. | 1935 | 54 | Fishburn | Fishburn | Filler | 80473 |
| WATSON | J. | 1937 | 14 | Heworth | Gateshead & Washington | Landing Lad | 80474 |
| WATSON | J. | 1940 | 18 | South Pelaw | Chester le Street | Haulage | 80475 |
| WATSON | J. | 1944 | 40 | Bowburn | Cassop cum Quarrington | Hewer | 80476 |
| WATSON | J. (injured) | 1958 | 38 | Glyncastle | Resolven | Steel Erector | 80477 |
| WATSON | J.C. | 1942 | 51 | Vane Tempest | Seaham | 80478 | |
| WATSON | J.N. (injured) | 1913 | 38 | Garth Merthyr (a) | Maesteg | Erector | 80479 |
| WATSON | James | 1901 | 37 | Warrix | Irvine | Brusher | 80480 |
| WATSON | James | 1901 | 27 | Westfield Quarry | Newpark | Miner | 80481 |
| WATSON | James | 1909 | 16 | Heworth | Gateshead & Washington | Pony Driver | 80482 |
| WATSON | James | 1914 | 28 | Loanhead, Ramsay | Loanhead | Miner | 80483 |
| WATSON | James | 1914 | 28 | Ramsay | Loanhead | Miner | 80484 |
| WATSON | James | 1918 | Kepplehill | Shotts | 80485 | ||
| WATSON | James | 1920 | Castlehill | Carluke | 80486 | ||
| WATSON | James | 1928 | Auchlochan, No.6 Pit | Coalburn | 80487 | ||
| WATSON | James (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 80488 | ||
| WATSON | James (injured) | 1948 | 44 | Lea Green | St Helens | Fireman | 80489 |
| WATSON | James (injured) | 1959 | 50 | Nook | Tyldesley | Conveyor Fitter | 80490 |
| WATSON | John | 1900 | 62 | Charlestown | Charlestown | Labourer | 80491 |
| WATSON | John | 1905 | 27 | Oakbank | Mid Calder | Drawer | 80492 |
| WATSON | John | 1906 | 61 | Desford, No.2 | Bagworth | Dataller | 80493 |
| WATSON | John | 1910 | 24 | Coursington | Motherwell | Miner | 80494 |
| WATSON | John | 1911 | 43 | Leven, No.4 Pit | Leven | Miner | 80495 |