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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAITUKAITIS | Andrus | 1915 | 24 | Bothwell Park | Bothwell | Miner | 79101 |
| WAITES | Thomas | 1930 | 53 | Boldon | West Boldon | 79100 | |
| WAITER | R. (injured) | 1951 | 36 | Caerau | Caerau | Shackler | 79099 |
| WAITE | A. (injured) | 1954 | 56 | Glyncorrwg | Glyncorrwg | 79066 | |
| WAITE | Alexander | 1913 | 19 | Bebside | Bebside | Putter | 79067 |
| WAITE | Arthur John | 1955 | 42 | Eastern United | Ruspidge | 79068 | |
| WAITE | Charles (injured) | 1927 | 56 | Coedely | Coedely | Collier | 79069 |
| WAITE | Ernest (injured) | 1914 | 22 | Moston | Newton Heath | Filler | 79070 |
| WAITE | Frank | 1958 | 50 | Broughton Moor Quarry | Torver | Lorry Driver | 79071 |
| WAITE | Fred | 1922 | 53 | Eden | Leadgate | Rolleyway Man | 79072 |
| WAITE | George | 1906 | 55 | Loftus | Loftus | Waggonwayman | 79073 |
| WAITE | George | 1951 | 39 | Merthyr Vale | Merthyr Vale | Labourer | 79074 |
| WAITE | George (injured) | 1928 | 57 | Cymmer, New Pit | Cymmer | Labourer | 79075 |
| WAITE | George (injured) | 1948 | Dawber Delph Quarry | Appley Bridge | Labourer | 79076 | |
| WAITE | George (injured) | 1948 | 40 | Dawber Delph Quarry | Appley Bridge | Labourer | 79077 |
| WAITE | George Henry (Injured) | 1973 | 63 | Bush New Level (licensed) | Newbridge | Owner/deputy | 79078 |
| WAITE | George Henry Morey | 1930 | 49 | Cotes Park | Alfreton | 79079 | |
| WAITE | H. (injured) | 1958 | 21 | Ash Fold Quarry | Labourer | 79080 | |
| WAITE | H. (injured) | 1958 | Crab Fold Opencast | Labourer | 79081 | ||
| WAITE | Henry | 1909 | 53 | Glyncymmer | Cymmer | Collier | 79082 |
| WAITE | J. | 1901 | 17 | Ackton Hall | Featherstone | Driver | 79083 |
| WAITE | James | 1901 | 17 | Warren House | Rawmarsh | 79084 | |
| WAITE | James (injured) | 1913 | 38 | McLaren, No.3 Pit | Abertysswg | Collier | 79085 |
| WAITE | John | 1911 | 39 | Crumpmeadow | Cinderford | Collier | 79086 |
| WAITE | John | 1912 | 42 | Douglas Bank | Wigan | Undermanager | 79087 |