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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WATERWORTH | Joshua (injured) | 1926 | Sherdley | St Helens | 80208 | ||
| WATERWORTH | Keith (injured) | 1959 | 19 | Hapton Valley | Hapton | Face Ceaner | 80209 |
| WATERWORTH | Keith (injured) | 1959 | Hill Top | Cliviger | Faceworker | 80210 | |
| WATERWORTH | Thomas | 1905 | 42 | New Boston | Haydock | Daywageman | 80211 |
| WATERWORTH | Thomas (injured) | 1925 | Lea Green | St Helens | 80212 | ||
| WATERWORTH | Thomas (injured) | 1926 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 80213 | ||
| WATERWORTH | Thomas (injured) | 1928 | Lea Green | St Helens | 80214 | ||
| WATERWORTH | William (injured) | 1925 | Sutton Heath | St Helens | 80215 | ||
| WATERWORTH | William (injured) | 1927 | Sutton Heath | St Helens | 80216 | ||
| WATERSON | Andrew | 1918 | Lochgelly, Jenny Gray Pit | Lochgelly | 80190 | ||
| WATERSON | Ralph (injured) | 1930 | 39 | Ladyshore | Little Lever | Builder | 80191 |
| WATERSON | William | 1902 | 45 | Newcraighall | Newcraighall | Loco. Driver | 80192 |
| WATERS or WALTERS | Henry | 1912 | 48 | Arrail Griffin, No.5 | Six Bells | Collier | 80189 |
| WATERS | A. (injured) | 1959 | 24 | Glen Rhondda, No.3 | Blaencwm | Collier | 80158 |
| WATERS | Albert (injured) | 1927 | 41 | Garn Drift | Blaenavon | Collier | 80159 |
| WATERS | Arthur | 1960 | 37 | Arail Griffin, Six Bells | Abertillery | General Worker | 80160 |
| WATERS | Caleb (injured) | 1930 | 38 | Arrail Griffin, No.4 | Six Bells | Haulier | 80161 |
| WATERS | David John (injured) | 1929 | 27 | Markham. | Blackwood | Collier’s Helper | 80162 |
| WATERS | Frederick | 1913 | 20 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | 80163 | |
| WATERS | Godfrey (injured) | 1912 | 24 | Llanerch | Abersychan | Repairer | 80164 |
| WATERS | Henry (injured) | 1930 | 49 | Strangeways Hall | Hindley | Metalman | 80165 |
| WATERS | Henry (injured) | 1932 | 39 | Gresford | Wrexham | Collier | 80166 |
| WATERS | Idris Thomas (injured) | 1928 | 22 | Waun Llwyd, No.2 | Waun-Llwyd | Collier’s Assistant | 80167 |
| WATERS | John (injured) | 1932 | 24 | Moss, No.6 | Ince-in-Makerfield | Drawer | 80168 |
| WATERS | John (injured) | 1955 | Cocklakes Mine | Cotehill | Wagon Cleaner | 80169 |