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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAITE | John (injured) | 1941 | 39 | Wigan Junction | Abram | Acting Overman | 79088 |
| WAITE | John (injured) | 1955 | 48 | Cambrian, No.4 | Clydach Vale | Collier | 79089 |
| WAITE | Oliver James (injured) | 1927 | 47 | Penrikyber | Penrhiwceiber | Collier | 79090 |
| WAITE | T. | 1936 | 44 | St Hilda's | South Shields | Stoneman | 79091 |
| WAITE | Thomas Henry (injured) | 1937 | 20 | Glenhafod | Goytre | Collier | 79092 |
| WAITE | William | 1903 | 66 | Elvet | Durham | Cartman | 79093 |
| WAITE | William | 1922 | Glyn Tillery | Hafodyrynys | 79094 | ||
| WAITE | William (injured) | 1911 | 30 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Collier | 79095 |
| WAITE | William D. | 1941 | 34 | Rhigos, No.4 Drift | Glyn Neath | Collier | 79096 |
| WAITE | William David (injured) | 1941 | 34 | Rhigos | Glyn Neath | Collier | 79097 |
| WAITE | William T. | 1905 | 39 | Cefn Slip | Kenfig Hill | Engineman | 79098 |
| WAISTELL | John | 1901 | 56 | Pelton | Pelton | Weighman | 79065 |
| WAINWRIGHT | A. | 1918 | 41 | Podmore Hall, Minnie Pit | Halmer End | 79037 | |
| WAINWRIGHT | George | 1908 | 16 | Aldwarke Main | Parkgate | Rope Boy | 79038 |
| WAINWRIGHT | George (injured) | 1936 | 36 | Wolstanton | Wolstanton | Collier | 79039 |
| WAINWRIGHT | George A. | 1911 | 17 | Blackwell | Berristow | Pony Driver | 79040 |
| WAINWRIGHT | James (injured) | 1940 | 31 | Rose Bridge | Ince-in-Makerfield | Haulage Hand | 79041 |
| WAINWRIGHT | John | 1910 | 45 | West Ardsley | West Ardsley | 79042 | |
| WAINWRIGHT | John | 1910 | 45 | West Ardsley | West Ardsley | Miner | 79043 |
| WAINWRIGHT | John (injured) | 1946 | 39 | Maypole | Platt Bridge | Collier | 79044 |
| WAINWRIGHT | John J. (injured) | 1926 | Lea Green | St Helens | 79045 | ||
| WAINWRIGHT | John J. (injured) | 1931 | Cronton | Whiston | 79046 | ||
| WAINWRIGHT | John James (injured) | 1928 | Lea Green | St Helens | 79047 | ||
| WAINWRIGHT | Joseph (injured) | 1925 | Lea Green | St Helens | 79048 | ||
| WAINWRIGHT | L.G. (injured) | 1927 | Lea Green | St Helens | 79049 |