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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WALTON | William | 1908 | 42 | Lanemark, No.2 | New Cumnock | Miner | 79793 |
| WALTON | William | 1911 | 76 | Micklefield Quarry | Micklefield | Labourer | 79794 |
| WALTON | William (injured) | 1927 | 22 | Ystalyfera | Ystalyfera | Labourer | 79795 |
| WALTON | William (injured) | 1931 | 38 | Ponthenry | Pont-Henri | Repairer | 79796 |
| WALTON | William (injured) | 1938 | 47 | Cleworth Hall | Tyldesley | Conveyorman | 79797 |
| WALTON | William Brady | 1942 | 27 | Murton | Murton | Putter | 79798 |
| WALTHAM | John (injured) | 1944 | 68 | Mardy | Maerdy | Haulier | 79745 |
| WALTERS | A.L. (injured) | 1933 | 15 | Garw | Blaengarw | Assistant Collier | 79637 |
| WALTERS | Alan (Injured) | 1988 | 46 | Merthyr Vale | Merthyr Vale | Overman | 79638 |
| WALTERS | Archibald (injured) | 1946 | 41 | St John's | Maesteg | Assistant Repairer | 79639 |
| WALTERS | Arthur (injured) | 1933 | 44 | St John's | Maesteg | Collier | 79640 |
| WALTERS | B. (injured) | 1952 | 52 | Albion | Cilfynydd | Repairer | 79641 |
| WALTERS | B. (injured) | 1955 | 45 | Tydraw | Blaen-y-cwm | Underground Fitter | 79642 |
| WALTERS | Benjamin | 1905 | 37 | National, No.2 | Wattstown | Collier | 79643 |
| WALTERS | Benjamin (injured) | 1932 | 50 | Hafod, No.1 | Trehafod | Collier | 79644 |
| WALTERS | Benjamin (injured) | 1951 | 58 | Celynen, South | Abercarn | Trafficman | 79645 |
| WALTERS | C. (injured) | 1951 | Hapton Valley | Hapton | 79646 | ||
| WALTERS | C.J. (injured) | 1954 | 60 | Rhigos | Glyn Neath | Collier | 79647 |
| WALTERS | D. (injured) | 1953 | 38 | National | Wattstown | Ropeman | 79648 |
| WALTERS | D.E. (injured) | 1954 | 28 | Celynen North, Craig Fawr | Newbridge | Packer | 79649 |
| WALTERS | D.J. (injured) | 1937 | 37 | Avon | Abergwynfi | Coal Hewer | 79650 |
| WALTERS | D.J. (injured) | 1947 | 46 | Garngoch, No.3 | Gorseinon | Fireman | 79651 |
| WALTERS | D.J. (injured) | 1959 | 58 | Ammanford | Ammanford | Colliery Manager | 79652 |
| WALTERS | David | 1905 | 33 | St George's Pit | Llanelli | Collier | 79653 |
| WALTERS | David (injured) | 1911 | 17 | Dylcae Level | Collier | 79654 |