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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAIN | J. (injured) | 1948 | 32 | Lyme, No.2 | Haydock | Ripper | 79021 |
| WAIN | James (injured) | 1927 | Sutton Heath | St Helens | 79022 | ||
| WAIN | Percy (injured) | 1931 | 36 | Shelton, Racecourse Pit | Hanley | Collier | 79023 |
| WAIN | Philip | 1911 | 13 | Selston | Underwood | Assistant Horse Driver | 79024 |
| WAIN | Richard (injured) | 1927 | Sutton Heath | St Helens | 79025 | ||
| WAIN | Robert | 1912 | 38 | Bradford, Parker Pit | Bradford | Collier | 79026 |
| WAILES | Isaac | 1907 | 42 | Auckland Park | Bishop Auckland | Hewer | 79017 |
| WAILES | John (injured) | 1930 | Auchinraith | Blantyre | 79018 | ||
| WAILES | Richard | 1947 | Burnopfield | Burnopfield | Cutter | 79019 | |
| WAILES | Richard | 1947 | Burnopfield, Hobson Pit | Burnopfield | 79020 | ||
| WAICIKANSKY | Patrick | 1913 | 29 | Giffnock | Thornliebank | Miner | 79016 |
| WAGSTAFFE | J. (injured) | 1937 | 38 | Cefn Coed | Crynant | Haulier | 79015 |
| WAGSTAFF | John | 1931 | Sundrum, No.3 Pit | Coylton | 79012 | ||
| WAGSTAFF | John W. | 1912 | 41 | Backworth, Prosperous Pit | Backworth | Sinker | 79013 |
| WAGSTAFF | William | 1903 | 16 | Watnall | Hucknall Torkard | Assistant Onsetter | 79014 |
| WAGGOTT | Christopher | 1914 | 24 | Backworth, Algernon Pit | Backworth | Hewer | 79011 |
| WAGGITT | A. | 1947 | 64 | Tanfield Lea | Tanfield | Hewer | 79010 |
| WAGGERT | Ronald (injured) | 1957 | Sandwith Mine | Whitehaven | Loader driver | 79009 | |
| WAFER | John (injured) | 1947 | 53 | Sutton Manor | Marshall’s Cross | Packer | 79008 |
| WADSWORTH | Arthur (injured) | 1950 | The Park | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Daywageman | 78995 | |
| WADSWORTH | Frederick | 1914 | 25 | Lower Hartsay | Ripley | Loader | 78996 |
| WADSWORTH | George (injured) | 1941 | 41 | Lyme | Haydock | Filler | 78997 |
| WADSWORTH | Hugh | 1900 | 38 | Garswood Hall, No.2 Pit | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Collier | 78998 |
| WADSWORTH | J. (injured) | 1931 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 78999 | ||
| WADSWORTH | James (injured) | 1942 | 48 | Ravenhead, No.11 | St Helens | Collier | 79000 |