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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAMS | William (injured) | 1912 | 63 | Maindy | Ton Pentre | Timberman | 84534 |
| WILLIAMS | Arthur (injured) | 1928 | 27 | Llay Main | Llay | Haulage Hand | 82487 |
| WILLIAMS | David (injured) | 1934 | 34 | Fernhill | Treherbert | Signalman | 82743 |
| WILLIAMS | Evan John (injured) | 1946 | 49 | Park (c) | Cwmparc | Ripper | 82999 |
| WILLIAMS | Hugh (injured) | 1925 | 28 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Quarryman | 83255 |
| WILLIAMS | John | 1937 | Tirpentwys | Pantygasseg | 83511 | ||
| WILLIAMS | Luean (Injured) | 1987 | 34 | Cynheidre | Cynheidre | Deputy | 83767 |
| WILLIAMS | Robert | 1906 | 68 | Cilely | Tonyrefail | Lamp Locker | 84023 |
| WILLIAMS | Thomas (injured) | 1925 | 25 | Maindy Level | Ystrad | Haulier | 84279 |
| WILLIAMS | William (injured) | 1912 | Nant Mine | Betws Garmon | Miner | 84535 | |
| WILLIAMS | Arthur (injured) | 1928 | 16 | Plas Power | Wrexham | Screenhand | 82488 |
| WILLIAMS | David (injured) | 1935 | 53 | Cwmgwrach | Cwmgwrach | Oiler | 82744 |
| WILLIAMS | Evan O. (injured) | 1919 | 55 | Aberllefenni Mine | Aberllefenni | Sawyer | 83000 |
| WILLIAMS | Hugh (injured) | 1927 | 59 | Cefnddu Quarry | Llanberis | Slate Dresser | 83256 |
| WILLIAMS | John | 1945 | Tirpentwys | Pantygasseg | 83512 | ||
| WILLIAMS | Luther (injured) | 1932 | 37 | Ferndale | Ferndale | Labourer | 83768 |
| WILLIAMS | Robert | 1908 | 32 | Dorothea Quarry | Nantlle | Labourer | 84024 |
| WILLIAMS | Thomas (injured) | 1925 | 54 | Windsor, North | Abertridwr | Pitman | 84280 |
| WILLIAMS | William (injured) | 1912 | 22 | Trane Pit | Evanstown | Mason’s Assistant | 84536 |
| WILLIAMS | Arthur (injured) | 1930 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 82489 | ||
| WILLIAMS | David (injured) | 1937 | 39 | Graig Merthyr | Pontarddulais | Electrician | 82745 |
| WILLIAMS | Evan O. (injured) | 1921 | 15 | Croes-ddwyafon Mine | Blaenau Ffestiniog | Slate Maker | 83001 |
| WILLIAMS | Hugh (injured) | 1927 | 54 | Graiglwyd Quarry | Penmaenmawr | Blocker | 83257 |
| WILLIAMS | John (injured) | 1911 | 20 | Abercrave | Abercraf | Screen Engineman | 83513 |
| WILLIAMS | Luther (injured) | 1936 | 46 | Cefn Coed | Crynant | Collier | 83769 |