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 | Albert Edward | 1918 | 53 | Nook | Tyldesley | Collier | 80240 |
| WATKINS | Albert J. (injured) | 1948 | 38 | Ynysarwed | Resolven | Haulier | 80241 |
| WATKINS | Alfred (injured) | 1912 | 39 | Llyn Pit | Nantyglo | Collier | 80242 |
| WATKINS | Alfred (injured) | 1928 | 42 | Brynwyth Drift | Heol-y-Cyw | Repairer | 80243 |
| WATKINS | Alfred (injured) | 1933 | 51 | Cefn Coed | Crynant | Labourer | 80244 |
| WATKINS | Alfred (injured) | 1933 | 20 | Cwmtillery, No.1 | Cwmtillery | Collier | 80245 |
| WATKINS | Allan (injured) | 1952 | 28 | Werntarw | Pencoed | Collier | 80246 |
| WATKINS | Antony Joseph | 1966 | 10 | Aberfan | Merthyr Tydfil | 80247 | |
| WATKINS | Archibald Moses | 1929 | 25 | Beynon | Blaina | Labourer | 80248 |
| WATKINS | Aubery M. (injured) | 1925 | 16 | Maindy Level | Ystrad | Collier | 80249 |
| WATKINS | B.R. (injured) | 1950 | 31 | Lady Windsor | Ynysybwl | Collier | 80250 |
| WATKINS | Benjamin (injured) | 1947 | 37 | Wyllie | Pontllanfraith | Surface Labourer | 80251 |
| WATKINS | Benjamin (injured) | 1949 | 60 | Wyllie | Pontllanfraith | Collier | 80252 |
| WATKINS | C. | 1958 | 37 | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, East Pit | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Collier | 80253 |
| WATKINS | C.C. | 1954 | 36 | Deep Duffryn | Mountain Ash | Stower | 80254 |
| WATKINS | C.E. (injured) | 1955 | 31 | Oakdale | Oakdale | Collier | 80255 |
| WATKINS | Chester (injured) | 1934 | 35 | Arthur & Edward | Upper Lydbrook | Collier | 80256 |
| WATKINS | Cyril (injured) | 1954 | 29 | Bargoed | Bargoed | Fitter | 80257 |
| WATKINS | D. (injured) | 1943 | 19 | Benallt Mine | Rhiw | Mucker | 80258 |
| WATKINS | D. (injured) | 1952 | 37 | Penrikyber | Penrhiwceiber | Pit Bottom Attendant | 80259 |
| WATKINS | D.J. (injured) | 1912 | 41 | Wernlas | Merthyr Tydfil | Acting Fireman | 80260 |
| WATKINS | D.J. (injured) | 1929 | 33 | Birchgrove | Llansamlet | Collier | 80261 |
| WATKINS | D.J. (injured) | 1957 | 40 | Six Bells | Six Bells | Repairer | 80262 |
| WATKINS | Daniel | 1906 | 50 | Llanerch | Abersychan | Labourer | 80263 |
| WATKINS | Daniel (injured) | 1930 | 16 | Navigation, | Crumlin | Collier’s Helper | 80264 |