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 | Daniel (injured) | 1932 | 19 | New Gorsallan | Collier’s Helper | 80265 | |
| WATKINS | David | 1901 | 23 | Deep Navigation, South | Treharris | Rider | 80266 |
| WATKINS | David | 1904 | 32 | Rhos | Pantyffynnon | Collier | 80267 |
| WATKINS | David | 1930 | 58 | Werfa Dare | Abernant | Haulier | 80268 |
| WATKINS | David (injured) | 1911 | 17 | Hetty Pit | Hopkinstown | Collier | 80269 |
| WATKINS | David (injured) | 1912 | 21 | Hafod, No.1 | Trehafod | Labourer | 80270 |
| WATKINS | David (injured) | 1912 | 23 | Raglan, No.4 | Heol-y-Cyw | Collier | 80271 |
| WATKINS | David (injured) | 1927 | 46 | Bute | Treherbert | Haulier | 80272 |
| WATKINS | David (injured) | 1934 | 43 | Brynwyth | Heol-y-Cyw | Asst Repairer | 80273 |
| WATKINS | David (injured) | 1951 | 60 | Beynon | Blaina | Repairer | 80274 |
| WATKINS | David Henry (injured) | 1948 | 65 | Ty Trist | Tredegar | Timberman | 80275 |
| WATKINS | David J. (injured) | 1948 | 32 | Nantyffin & Bedlinog Drifts | Bedlinog | Ripper | 80276 |
| WATKINS | David John (injured) | 1927 | 24 | Lanelay | Llantrisant | Assistant Repairer | 80277 |
| WATKINS | David N. (injured) | 1912 | 59 | Llwynypia | Llwynypia | Repairer | 80278 |
| WATKINS | David R. (injured) | 1925 | 18 | Meiros | Llanharan | Assistant Electrician | 80279 |
| WATKINS | Delbert (injured) | 1948 | 59 | Arrail Griffin | Six Bells | Rider | 80280 |
| WATKINS | E.J. | 1928 | 24 | Wernlas | Merthyr Tydfil | Collier | 80281 |
| WATKINS | Edmund | 1933 | 29 | Windsor | Abertridwr | Collier | 80282 |
| WATKINS | Edward | 1923 | 56 | Arthur & Edward | Upper Lydbrook | 80283 | |
| WATKINS | Edward (injured) | 1930 | 17 | Celynen, North | Newbridge | Collier’s Helper | 80284 |
| WATKINS | Edward H. (injured) | 1927 | 15 | Navigation, | Crumlin | Collier’s Helper | 80285 |
| WATKINS | Edward M. (injured) | 1937 | 44 | Glyncastle | Resolven | Haulier | 80286 |
| WATKINS | Edwin (injured) | 1929 | 30 | Abercrave | Abercraf | Collier | 80287 |
| WATKINS | Elwyn (injured) | 1956 | 32 | Abernant | Argoed | Shaft Sinker | 80288 |
| WATKINS | Ernest (injured) | 1912 | 28 | Blaensychan | Abersychan | Repairer | 80289 |