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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WATKISS | Henry | 1913 | 18 | Sherdley | St Helens | Stoneman | 80426 |
| WATKINSON | Henry (injured) | 1938 | 40 | Blackrod | Westhoughton | Cutterman | 80418 |
| WATKINSON | James (injured) | 1927 | Sutton Heath | St Helens | 80419 | ||
| WATKINSON | James (injured) | 1938 | 30 | Wigan Junction | Abram | Beltman | 80420 |
| WATKINSON | John (injured) | 1920 | 39 | Chanters | Atherton | Collier | 80421 |
| WATKINSON | Joseph (injured) | 1927 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 80422 | ||
| WATKINSON | Richard (injured) | 1919 | 40 | Gallibrand Quarry | Parbold | Labourer | 80423 |
| WATKINSON | Thomas (injured) | 1918 | 35 | Garswood Hall | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Haulage Hand | 80424 |
| WATKINSON | Tom (injured) | 1938 | 38 | Markham No.1 [Blackshale Pit] | Duckmanton | Belt Turner | 80425 |
| WATKINS | Thomas (injured) | 1911 | 21 | Blaenavon, Big Pit | Blaenavon | Coalcutter | 80384 |
| WATKINS | Thomas (injured) | 1911 | 59 | Cwrt-y-bettws | Skewen | Collier | 80385 |
| WATKINS | Thomas (injured) | 1929 | 47 | River Level | Abernant | Banksman | 80386 |
| WATKINS | Thomas (injured) | 1929 | 41 | Wyllie | Pontllanfraith | Collier | 80387 |
| WATKINS | Thomas (injured) | 1951 | 62 | Bedlinog | Bedlinog | Shotshman | 80388 |
| WATKINS | Thomas Horace (injured) | 1948 | 36 | Cwmtillery | Cwmtillery | Collier | 80389 |
| WATKINS | Thomas J. | 1955 | 44 | Marine | Cwm | Surface Labourer | 80390 |
| WATKINS | Thomas J. (injured) | 1933 | 52 | Ty Trist, No.1 | Tredegar | Timber Drawer | 80391 |
| WATKINS | Trevor (injured) | 1959 | 39 | Park, No.2 | Cwmparc | Repairer | 80392 |
| WATKINS | W. | 1901 | 59 | Stanhope, Silkstone | Silkstone | Labourer | 80393 |
| WATKINS | W. (injured) | 1913 | 53 | Brynteg | Seven Sisters | Pumpman | 80394 |
| WATKINS | W. (injured) | 1948 | 63 | Llay Main | Llay | Ripper | 80395 |
| WATKINS | W. (injured) | 1951 | 23 | New Ynysarwed | Resolven | Collier | 80396 |
| WATKINS | W.J. | 1902 | 13 | Waun Llwyd | Waun-Llwyd | Collier’s Boy | 80397 |
| WATKINS | W.J. | 1954 | 37 | Fernhill | Treherbert | Shift Electrician | 80398 |
| WATKINS | Watkin (injured) | 1928 | 36 | Abergorky, No.3 | Treorchy | Haulier | 80399 |