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 | Humphrey (injured) | 1936 | 43 | Ty'n-y-weirglodd Quarry | Tal-y-sarn | Labourer | 83274 |
| WILLIAMS | John (injured) | 1913 | 50 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Repairer | 83530 |
| WILLIAMS | Matthew | 1907 | 24 | Tinsley Park | Tinsley Park | Filler | 83786 |
| WILLIAMS | Robert (injured) | 1916 | 46 | Moston | Newton Heath | Collier | 84042 |
| WILLIAMS | Thomas (injured) | 1930 | Lea Green | St Helens | 84298 | ||
| WILLIAMS | William (injured) | 1923 | 55 | Alexandra Quarry | Moel Tryfan | Mason | 84554 |
| WILLIAMS | B. (injured) | 1912 | 25 | Ammanford, Little Vein | Ammanford | Haulier | 82507 |
| WILLIAMS | David H. (injured) | 1929 | 42 | Tareni | Godre'r-graig | Labourer | 82763 |
| WILLIAMS | Fred | 1933 | 51 | Glasshoughton | Glass Houghton | 83019 | |
| WILLIAMS | Humphrey (injured) | 1941 | 58 | Votty & Bowydd Quarry | Blaenau Ffestiniog | Labourer | 83275 |
| WILLIAMS | John (injured) | 1913 | 35 | Elliot, West Pit | New Tredegar | Repairers Contractor | 83531 |
| WILLIAMS | Matthew | 1938 | 36 | Markham No.1 [Blackshale Pit] | Duckmanton | Contractor | 83787 |
| WILLIAMS | Robert (injured) | 1916 | 61 | Penmaen Quarry | Penmaenmawr | Blocker | 84043 |
| WILLIAMS | Thomas (injured) | 1930 | 39 | Llysfaen Quarry | Llysfaen | Quarryman | 84299 |
| WILLIAMS | William (injured) | 1923 | 59 | Cilgwyn Quarry | Talysarn | Rockman | 84555 |
| WILLIAMS | B. (injured) | 1951 | 40 | Glenhafod | Goytre | Engineman | 82508 |
| WILLIAMS | David Henry (injured) | 1934 | 38 | Garngoch, No.3 | Gorseinon | Cutter | 82764 |
| WILLIAMS | Fred (survivor) | 1927 | Bilsthorpe | Bilsthorpe | 83020 | ||
| WILLIAMS | Hyffin | 1927 | 38 | Penmaenrhos Quarry | Colwyn Bay | Quarryman | 83276 |
| WILLIAMS | John (injured) | 1913 | 37 | Glyn Gwyn | Mountain Ash | Collier | 83532 |
| WILLIAMS | Matthew | 1951 | 18 | Easington | Easington Colliery | Dataller | 83788 |
| WILLIAMS | Robert (injured) | 1917 | 61 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Labourer | 84044 |
| WILLIAMS | Thomas (injured) | 1930 | 53 | National | Wattstown | Fireman | 84300 |
| WILLIAMS | William (injured) | 1924 | 45 | Brynmau Quarry | Llanberis | Quarryman | 84556 |
| WILLIAMS | B. (injured) | 1952 | 42 | Cwm (b) | Llantwit Fardre | Repairer | 82509 |