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 | John (injured) | 1911 | 36 | Marine | Cwm | Hitcher | 83516 |
| WILLIAMS | M. (injured) | 1935 | 40 | Mountain (b) | Gorseinon | Rope Attdt | 83772 |
| WILLIAMS | Robert | 1941 | Blaenclydach | Blaen Clydach | 84028 | ||
| WILLIAMS | Thomas (injured) | 1927 | Lea Green | St Helens | 84284 | ||
| WILLIAMS | William (injured) | 1913 | 58 | Ferndale, No.8 | Ferndale | Repairer | 84540 |
| WILLIAMS | Arthur (injured) | 1934 | 27 | Rose Heyworth | Cwmtillery | Collier’s Assistant | 82493 |
| WILLIAMS | David (injured) | 1944 | 69 | Rhigos | Glyn Neath | Repairer | 82749 |
| WILLIAMS | Evans (injured) | 1927 | 41 | Wern | Llanmorlais | Fireman | 83005 |
| WILLIAMS | Hugh (injured) | 1933 | 16 | Llay Hall | Cefn-y-bedd | Surface Waggon Boy | 83261 |
| WILLIAMS | John (injured) | 1911 | 29 | Powell's Navigation | Talywain | Collier | 83517 |
| WILLIAMS | M. (injured) | 1951 | 65 | Maritime | Pontypridd | Blacksmith | 83773 |
| WILLIAMS | Robert | 1941 | 43 | Blaenclydach, Gorki Drift Mine | Blaen Clydach | 84029 | |
| WILLIAMS | Thomas (injured) | 1927 | Lea Green | St Helens | 84285 | ||
| WILLIAMS | William (injured) | 1913 | 57 | Moody's Graigola | Clydach | Coal Hewer | 84541 |
| WILLIAMS | Arthur (injured) | 1936 | 23 | Wernos | Tycroes | Collier | 82494 |
| WILLIAMS | David (injured) | 1947 | 59 | Votty & Bowydd Mine | Blaenau Ffestiniog | Labourer | 82750 |
| WILLIAMS | Evans S (injured) | 1921 | 47 | Votty & Bowydd Mine | Blaenau Ffestiniog | Rockman | 83006 |
| WILLIAMS | Hugh (injured) | 1936 | 29 | Holyhead Quarry | Holyhead | Labourer | 83262 |
| WILLIAMS | John (injured) | 1912 | 23 | Cadean Drift | Trimsaran | Collier | 83518 |
| WILLIAMS | M. (injured) | 1955 | 33 | Glyncorrwg | Glyncorrwg | packer | 83774 |
| WILLIAMS | Robert | 1944 | 41 | Pentre Usha Quarry | Haulage Contractor | 84030 | |
| WILLIAMS | Thomas (injured) | 1927 | 37 | Markham. | Blackwood | Haulier | 84286 |
| WILLIAMS | William (injured) | 1913 | 48 | Oakeley Mine | Blaenau Ffestiniog | Rockman | 84542 |
| WILLIAMS | Arthur (injured) | 1943 | 42 | Duffryn Rhondda | Cymmer | Assistant Collier | 82495 |
| WILLIAMS | David (injured) | 1949 | 64 | Groesfaen | Deri | Roadman | 82751 |