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 | M. (injured) | 1953 | 51 | Onllwyn, No.3 | Onllwyn | Deputy | 79705 |
| WALTERS | Morgan | 1930 | 48 | Pantyffynnon | Pantyffynnon | Collier | 79706 |
| WALTERS | Morgan (injured) | 1932 | 47 | Cambrian, No.3 | Clydach Vale | Collier | 79707 |
| WALTERS | Morgan E. (injured) | 1912 | 27 | New Cwmgorse | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Collier | 79708 |
| WALTERS | Morgan Emlyn (injured) | 1933 | 48 | New Cwmgorse | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Collier | 79709 |
| WALTERS | Moses | 1913 | 33 | Gwendraeth | Pontyates | Collier | 79710 |
| WALTERS | Moses (injured) | 1913 | 33 | Gwendraeth | Pontyates | Collier | 79711 |
| WALTERS | Moses (injured) | 1931 | 45 | Brynhenllis | Upper Cwmtwrch | Collier | 79712 |
| WALTERS | R. | 1935 | 15 | Shelton, Racecourse Pit | Hanley | 79713 | |
| WALTERS | Richard | 1905 | 68 | Dunnikier | Kirkcaldy | Miner | 79714 |
| WALTERS | Richard (injured) | 1929 | 26 | Blaenhirwaun | Cross Hands | Hitcher | 79715 |
| WALTERS | Robert | 1925 | 15 | Shelton, Racecourse Pit | Hanley | Haulage Attendant | 79716 |
| WALTERS | Robert (injured) | 1929 | 53 | Pochin, No.2 | Hollybush | Collier | 79717 |
| WALTERS | Rufus (injured) | 1913 | 36 | Mountain (b) | Gorseinon | Collier | 79718 |
| WALTERS | Samuel | 1904 | 53 | Wollaton | Wollaton | Stallman | 79719 |
| WALTERS | Selwyn (injured) | 1944 | 33 | Nantewlaeth | Cymmer | Haulier | 79720 |
| WALTERS | Sidney | 1913 | 22 | Gilwen | Cwm-twrch Uchaf | Pumpman | 79721 |
| WALTERS | T. | 1957 | 41 | Trelewis Drift | Trelewis | Machine Operator | 79722 |
| WALTERS | Thomas | 1933 | 52 | Bedwas Navigation | Bedwas | Fireman | 79723 |
| WALTERS | Thomas | 1947 | 47 | Pidwellt | Rhymney | Conveyor Turner | 79724 |
| WALTERS | Thomas (injured) | 1911 | 35 | Bryn Navigation | Bryn | Repairer | 79725 |
| WALTERS | Thomas (injured) | 1912 | 26 | Garngoch | Gorseinon | Collier | 79726 |
| WALTERS | Thomas (injured) | 1925 | 25 | Glen Rhondda | Blaencwm | Repairer | 79727 |
| WALTERS | Thomas (injured) | 1928 | 36 | Emlyn | Pen-y-groes | Collier | 79728 |
| WALTERS | Thomas Harding | 1907 | 14 | Annesley | Annesley | Horse Driver | 79729 |