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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WALTERS | David (injured) | 1911 | 17 | Lower Duffryn | Mountain Ash | Collier’s Boy | 79655 |
| WALTERS | David (injured) | 1913 | 26 | Rose Heyworth | Cwmtillery | Collier | 79656 |
| WALTERS | David (injured) | 1930 | 57 | Wernos | Tycroes | Fireman | 79657 |
| WALTERS | David Daniel (injured) | 1912 | 45 | Ferndale, No.4 | Ferndale | Fireman | 79658 |
| WALTERS | David J (injured) | 1937 | 37 | Yniscedwyn | Ystradgynlais | Fireman | 79659 |
| WALTERS | David John (injured) | 1927 | 23 | Llanbradach, No.2 | Llanbradach | Assistant Trafficman | 79660 |
| WALTERS | Dennis (Injured) | 1987 | 54 | Carway Fawr | Cynheidre | Development worker | 79661 |
| WALTERS | Edward | 1926 | 45 | Dawdon | Seaham Harbour | Stoneman | 79662 |
| WALTERS | Edward (injured) | 1929 | 41 | Bertie & Trefor Pits | Trehafod | Labourer | 79663 |
| WALTERS | Edward (injured) | 1948 | 57 | Blaenserchan | Abersychan | Roadman | 79664 |
| WALTERS | Edwin | 1936 | 35 | Trane Pit | Evanstown | Collier | 79665 |
| WALTERS | Edwin (injured) | 1924 | 40 | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, Steer Pit | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Sinker | 79666 |
| WALTERS | Evan D. (injured) | 1913 | 14 | Penrikyber | Penrhiwceiber | Collier Boy | 79667 |
| WALTERS | F. | 1937 | 44 | Dean & Chapter | Ferryhill | Stoneman | 79668 |
| WALTERS | Frederick (injured) | 1932 | 30 | Penrikyber | Penrhiwceiber | Collier | 79669 |
| WALTERS | G.H. (injured) | 1952 | 46 | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, East Pit | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Collier | 79670 |
| WALTERS | George | 1910 | 22 | Swadlincote | Swadlincote | Loader | 79671 |
| WALTERS | George (injured) | 1925 | 45 | Westleigh | Westleigh | Fireman | 79672 |
| WALTERS | George (injured) | 1935 | 32 | Chisnall Hall | Coppull | Collier | 79673 |
| WALTERS | George (injured) | 1944 | 41 | Cwmllynfell | Cwmllynfell | Collier | 79674 |
| WALTERS | H. | 1910 | 54 | Cilyrychen Quarry | Llandebie | Lime Burner | 79675 |
| WALTERS | H. (injured) | 1928 | 54 | Albion | Cilfynydd | Collier | 79676 |
| WALTERS | H. (injured) | 1957 | 47 | Blaenant | Abernant | Collier | 79677 |
| WALTERS | H.B. (injured) | 1913 | 53 | New Cross Hands | Cross Hands | Labourer | 79678 |
| WALTERS | H.W. (injured) | 1957 | 49 | Windsor | Abertridwr | Repairer | 79679 |