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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WATKIN | Thomas (injured) | 1916 | 16 | Ashton's Green, No.2 | St Helens | Haulage Hand | 80229 |
| WATKIN | William (injured) | 1915 | 47 | Moston | Newton Heath | Collier | 80230 |
| WATHEY | William | 1912 | 38 | South Kirkby | South Hiendley | 80223 | |
| WATHEY | William | 1912 | 38 | South Kirkby | South Kirkby | Collier | 80224 |
| WATHEN | Fred | 1906 | 20 | Arrail Griffin | Six Bells | Labourer | 80219 |
| WATHEN | Irvine | 1937 | Blaenavon, Big Pit | Blaenavon | 80220 | ||
| WATHEN | John | 1903 | 48 | Griffin, No.3 Pit | Blaina | Collier | 80221 |
| WATHEN | William | 1908 | 27 | Aberaman | Mountain Ash | Brakesman | 80222 |
| WATFORD | John | 1905 | 26 | Greasbrough | Greasbrough | Collier | 80218 |
| WATES | A. (injured) | 1959 | 37 | Six Bells | Six Bells | Collier | 80217 |
| WATERWORTH | Alf (injured) | 1930 | Lea Green | St Helens | 80193 | ||
| WATERWORTH | Alfred (injured) | 1925 | Sutton Heath | St Helens | 80194 | ||
| WATERWORTH | Alfred (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 80195 | ||
| WATERWORTH | E. (Injured) | 1974 | 49 | Parkside | Newton le Willows | Packer | 80196 |
| WATERWORTH | Ernest | 1918 | 21 | Bickershaw | Bickershaw | Haulage Hand | 80197 |
| WATERWORTH | Ernest (injured) | 1925 | Lea Green | St Helens | 80198 | ||
| WATERWORTH | Ernest (injured) | 1926 | Lea Green | St Helens | 80199 | ||
| WATERWORTH | Ernest (injured) | 1927 | Lea Green | St Helens | 80200 | ||
| WATERWORTH | Ernest (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 80201 | ||
| WATERWORTH | Ernest (injured) | 1932 | Lea Green | St Helens | 80202 | ||
| WATERWORTH | George (injured) | 1927 | 20 | Bickershaw | Bickershaw | Collier | 80203 |
| WATERWORTH | James (injured) | 1930 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 80204 | ||
| WATERWORTH | John (injured) | 1915 | 42 | Bickershaw, No.2 Pit | Bickershaw | Collier | 80205 |
| WATERWORTH | John (injured) | 1933 | 41 | Newton [or Wood] | Haydock | Collier | 80206 |
| WATERWORTH | John Griffith | 1912 | 16 | Dean & Chapter | Ferryhill | Driver | 80207 |