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 | John James (injured) | 1927 | 26 | Gelli Steam Coal | Ystrad | Assistant Repairer | 80340 |
| WATKINS | John M (injured) | 1936 | 52 | Yniscedwyn | Ystradgynlais | Repairer | 80341 |
| WATKINS | Jonah | 1903 | 23 | Onllwyn | Onllwyn | Collier | 80342 |
| WATKINS | Joseph (injured) | 1913 | 35 | Albion Road | Pantygasseg | Labourer | 80343 |
| WATKINS | Joseph (injured) | 1928 | 66 | Blackbrook | Caerphilly | Repairer | 80344 |
| WATKINS | Joseph (injured) | 1930 | 46 | International Slant | Abercraf | Fireman | 80345 |
| WATKINS | L.V. | 1950 | 26 | Brynteg | Seven Sisters | Repairer | 80346 |
| WATKINS | Leslie | 1942 | 26 | Blaenant | Abernant | Collier | 80347 |
| WATKINS | Levi (injured) | 1941 | 46 | Bryn Navigation | Bryn | Rider | 80348 |
| WATKINS | Lewis (injured) | 1911 | 29 | Senghenydd | Senghenydd | Ripper | 80349 |
| WATKINS | Llewellyn | 1905 | 16 | Pantyffynnon | Pantyffynnon | Assistant Rider | 80350 |
| WATKINS | Llewellyn (injured) | 1925 | 34 | Abercrave | Abercraf | Collier | 80351 |
| WATKINS | M.A. (injured) | 1927 | 17 | Ton Phillip, Tynewydd Slant | Cwfn Cribwr | Assistant Collier | 80352 |
| WATKINS | Mervyn (injured) | 1931 | 17 | Mardy | Maerdy | Collier’s Assistant | 80353 |
| WATKINS | Morgan (injured) | 1935 | 29 | Yniscedwyn | Ystradgynlais | Collier | 80354 |
| WATKINS | Owen (injured) | 1911 | 22 | Dare | Cwmparc | Labourer | 80355 |
| WATKINS | Peter | 1905 | 36 | Ty Trist | Tredegar | Fitter | 80356 |
| WATKINS | Peter (injured) | 1928 | 27 | Risca | Risca | Assistant Coalcutter | 80357 |
| WATKINS | Phillip John | 1960 | 53 | Arail Griffin, Six Bells | Abertillery | Engine Driver | 80358 |
| WATKINS | Price (injured) | 1928 | 40 | South Duffryn | Troedyrhiw | Shackler | 80359 |
| WATKINS | R (injured) | 1951 | 27 | Rock | Glyn-neath | Labourer | 80360 |
| WATKINS | R. (injured) | 1940 | 42 | Llay Main | Llay | Collier | 80361 |
| WATKINS | R. (injured) | 1950 | 20 | Garth Merthyr (b) | Resolven | Hoist Attendant | 80362 |
| WATKINS | R. (injured) | 1950 | 42 | Taff Merthyr | Treharris | Pumpman | 80363 |
| WATKINS | R.E. | 1911 | 19 | Ysgubor-wen Pit | Aberdare | Coal Tipper | 80364 |