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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WATKINS | Watkin (injured) | 1933 | 59 | Oakdale Navigation, Steam | Oakdale | Haulier | 80400 |
| WATKINS | Watkin (injured) | 1945 | 55 | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, East Pit | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Carpenter | 80401 |
| WATKINS | William | 1905 | 70 | Cambrian Navigation | Clydach Vale | Trimmer | 80402 |
| WATKINS | William | 1911 | 54 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Haulier | 80403 |
| WATKINS | William | 1914 | 25 | Whitworth, No.1 | Tredegar | Examiner | 80404 |
| WATKINS | William (injured) | 1911 | 34 | Seven Sisters | Seven Sisters | Mechanic | 80405 |
| WATKINS | William (injured) | 1912 | 25 | Dulais | Onllwyn | Shackler | 80406 |
| WATKINS | William (injured) | 1912 | 60 | Milfraen | Blaenavon | Fanman | 80407 |
| WATKINS | William (injured) | 1913 | 28 | Abergorky | Treorchy | Collier | 80408 |
| WATKINS | William (injured) | 1913 | 33 | Groesfaen | Deri | Repairer | 80409 |
| WATKINS | William (injured) | 1925 | 40 | Abernant | Argoed | Fireman | 80410 |
| WATKINS | William (injured) | 1932 | 66 | International Slant | Abercraf | Repairer | 80411 |
| WATKINS | William (injured) | 1956 | 50 | Cefn Coed | Crynant | Surface Labourer | 80412 |
| WATKINS | William Daniel (injured) | 1929 | 19 | Cambrian, No.1 | Clydach Vale | Collier’s Helper | 80413 |
| WATKINS | William H. | 1913 | 23 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | 80414 | |
| WATKINS | William Henry (injured) | 1927 | 47 | Penrikyber | Penrhiwceiber | Repairer | 80415 |
| WATKINS | William R. (injured) | 1948 | 62 | Coegnant | Nantyffylon | Overman | 80416 |
| WATKINS | William T. (injured) | 1911 | 39 | Penrikyber | Penrhiwceiber | Collier | 80417 |
| WATKINS | A. (injured) | 1950 | 34 | Llay Main | Llay | Haulage Hand | 80233 |
| WATKINS | A. (injured) | 1951 | 50 | Astley Green | Tyldesley | Coal Cutter | 80234 |
| WATKINS | Albert | 1909 | 41 | Ely | Penygraig | Collier | 80235 |
| WATKINS | Albert | 1909 | 41 | Naval, Ely Pit | Penycraig | 80236 | |
| WATKINS | Albert | 1925 | 34 | Pochin, No.2 | Hollybush | Collier | 80237 |
| WATKINS | Albert (injured) | 1911 | 32 | Llanbradach | Llanbradach | Fireman | 80238 |
| WATKINS | Albert (injured) | 1928 | 58 | Mardy, No.1 | Maerdy | Collier | 80239 |