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 | Ernest (injured) | 1936 | 30 | Telingfan | Labourer | 80290 | |
| WATKINS | Ernest C. | 1925 | 41 | Cribbwr Fawr | Pyle | Assistant Repairer | 80291 |
| WATKINS | Evan (injured) | 1913 | 19 | Coegnant | Nantyffyllon | Shackler | 80292 |
| WATKINS | Evan (injured) | 1934 | 50 | Fernhill, No.4 | Treherbert | Master Haulier | 80293 |
| WATKINS | Francis (injured) | 1930 | 21 | McLaren, No.3 Pit | Abertysswg | Collier’s Helper | 80294 |
| WATKINS | Francis (injured) | 1931 | Gorsllan | Llangyfelach | Driver of Electric Coalcutter | 80295 | |
| WATKINS | Frank | 1952 | 47 | Newtongrange area | Miner | 80296 | |
| WATKINS | Frank (injured) | 1928 | 53 | Nine Mile Point | Wattsville | Haulier | 80297 |
| WATKINS | Frank (injured) | 1931 | 58 | Gellyceidrim | Glanaman | Surface Labourer | 80298 |
| WATKINS | Frederick | 1948 | 34 | Dillwyn, No.1 | Seven Sisters | Coal Miner | 80299 |
| WATKINS | Frederick (injured) | 1920 | 53 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | Collier | 80300 |
| WATKINS | Frederick (injured) | 1930 | 36 | Navigation, | Crumlin | Collier | 80301 |
| WATKINS | George | 1909 | 19 | Gilwen | Cwm twrch Uchaf | Assistant Rider | 80302 |
| WATKINS | George | 1915 | Blaendare | Upper Race | 80303 | ||
| WATKINS | George (injured) | 1927 | 55 | Pochin, No.1 | Hollybush | Collier | 80304 |
| WATKINS | George (injured) | 1930 | 53 | Cymmer, New Pit | Cymmer | Haulier | 80305 |
| WATKINS | George (injured) | 1934 | 42 | Bryn-mawr | Llwchwr | Collier | 80306 |
| WATKINS | Glyn | 1937 | 28 | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, East Pit | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Miner | 80307 |
| WATKINS | Godfrey (injured) | 1946 | 19 | Albion | Cilfynydd | Assistant Timberman | 80308 |
| WATKINS | Griffiths (injured) | 1947 | 62 | Brynteg | Seven Sisters | Rider | 80309 |
| WATKINS | H. (injured) | 1958 | 55 | Ogilvie | Deri | Splicer | 80310 |
| WATKINS | H.A. (injured) | 1930 | 17 | Princess Royal | Whitecroft | Haulage Driver | 80311 |
| WATKINS | Hayden Mansel (injured) | 1947 | 30 | Glyncorrwg | Glyncorrwg | Pipe Fitter | 80312 |
| WATKINS | Henry | 1912 | 45 | Lower Duffryn | Mountain Ash | Collier | 80313 |
| WATKINS | Henry | 1933 | 61 | Abeynhir? | Shotfireman | 80314 |