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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WATERS | Joseph John | 1932 | 19 | Glenhafod | Goytre | Collier’s Helper | 80170 |
| WATERS | Joseph Thomas | 1932 | 31 | Bickershaw, No.3 Pit | Bickershaw | Collier | 80171 |
| WATERS | Patrick | 1916 | Croy area | 80172 | |||
| WATERS | Patrick (injured) | 1937 | 52 | Bold | Earlstown | Collier | 80173 |
| WATERS | R. | 1939 | 17 | Marsden [aka Whitburn] | Whitburn | Datal | 80174 |
| WATERS | R. (injured) | 1953 | 51 | Dillwyn | Seven Sisters | Face Cogger | 80175 |
| WATERS | S.F. (Injured) | 1982 | 45 | Bromfield Quarry | Bromfield | Manager | 80176 |
| WATERS | Samuel | 1910 | 60 | Blaenavon, Big Pit | Blaenavon | Roadsman | 80177 |
| WATERS | T.A. (injured) | 1953 | 45 | Glenhafod | Goytre | Cutterman | 80178 |
| WATERS | T.J. (injured) | 1932 | 14 | Wernos | Tycroes | Collier Boy | 80179 |
| WATERS | Thomas | 1913 | 47 | Edge Green | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Contractor’s Man | 80180 |
| WATERS | W.C. | 1927 | 14 | South Hetton | Haswell | Driver | 80181 |
| WATERS | W.H. (Injured) | 1987 | 16 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | YTS in canteen | 80182 |
| WATERS | William | 1904 | 45 | Coxheath Quarry | Quarryman | 80183 | |
| WATERS | William | 1909 | 12 | Ladyshore | Little Lever | Dirt Picker | 80184 |
| WATERS | William (injured) | 1948 | 53 | Garn Slope | Blaenavon | Collier | 80185 |
| WATERS | William (injured) | 1952 | 55 | Pochin | Hollybush | Haulier | 80186 |
| WATERS | William David | 1912 | 31 | Cadeby Main | Denaby | Driver | 80187 |
| WATERS | William E. | 1919 | 31 | Levant | Pendeen | 80188 | |
| WATERMAIN | W.W. (injured) | 1947 | 32 | Golborne | Golborne | Diesel Loco Driver | 80157 |
| WATERHOUSE | F. | 1910 | 39 | Tinsley Park | Tinsley Park | Collier | 80153 |
| WATERHOUSE | Frederick | 1910 | 40 | Tinsley Park | Tinsley Park | 80154 | |
| WATERHOUSE | J.W. | 1904 | 19 | South Hiendley | South Hiendley | Door Keeper | 80155 |
| WATERHOUSE | Thomas | 1904 | 49 | Mountfield Mine | Mountfield | Miner | 80156 |
| WATERFIELD | Arthur (injured) | 1938 | 62 | Markham No.1 [Blackshale Pit] | Duckmanton | Timber Drawer | 80150 |