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) | 1925 | 36 | Brynamman | Brynamman | Hitcher | 84559 |
| WILLIAMS | B. (injured) | 1959 | 50 | Wyllie | Pontllanfraith | Withdrawer | 82512 |
| WILLIAMS | David J. | 1901 | 18 | Elliot, East Pit | New Tredegar | Rider | 82768 |
| WILLIAMS | Frederick | 1913 | 43 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | 83024 | |
| WILLIAMS | I. (injured) | 1959 | 46 | Garw | Blaengarw | Wagon House Cleaner | 83280 |
| WILLIAMS | John (injured) | 1913 | Tynybedw | Pentre | Collier | 83536 | |
| WILLIAMS | Mel | 1950 | 52 | Britannia | Pengam | Traffic Hand | 83792 |
| WILLIAMS | Robert (injured) | 1922 | 61 | Premier Glynrhonwy Quarry | Llanberis | Fitter | 84048 |
| WILLIAMS | Thomas (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 84304 | ||
| WILLIAMS | William (injured) | 1925 | 61 | Groesfaen | Deri | Repairer | 84560 |
| WILLIAMS | B.E. | 1932 | 34 | Rock | Glyn-neath | Collier | 82513 |
| WILLIAMS | David J. | 1914 | 16 | Ferndale, No.8 | Ferndale | Collier’s Boy | 82769 |
| WILLIAMS | Frederick | 1943 | 68 | Bryn Navigation | Bryn | Powerhouse Attendant | 83025 |
| WILLIAMS | I.G. (injured) | 1958 | 44 | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, East Pit | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Roadman | 83281 |
| WILLIAMS | John (injured) | 1914 | Dineavor Park Quarry | Quarryman | 83537 | ||
| WILLIAMS | Mervyn (injured) | 1927 | 15 | Duffryn Rhondda | Cymmer | Appt Fitter | 83793 |
| WILLIAMS | Robert (injured) | 1923 | 45 | Moel-y-Gest Quarry | Porthmadog | Sett Maker | 84049 |
| WILLIAMS | Thomas (injured) | 1931 | 33 | Llay Hall | Cefn-y-bedd | Miner | 84305 |
| WILLIAMS | William (injured) | 1925 | 54 | Hetty, No.1 | Hopkinstown | Timberman | 84561 |
| WILLIAMS | B.K. (Injured) | 1987 | 47 | Taff Merthyr | Treharris | Faceworker | 82514 |
| WILLIAMS | David J. | 1914 | 24 | Fernhill | Treherbert | Collier | 82770 |
| WILLIAMS | Frederick | 1945 | 63 | Glyncastle | Resolven | Collier | 83026 |
| WILLIAMS | Ian (Injured) | 1974 | 24 | Tir-y-gof OCC | Cwm-twrch Uchaf | Cableman | 83282 |
| WILLIAMS | John (injured) | 1914 | 49 | Dinorwic Quarry | Llanberis | Wagoner | 83538 |
| WILLIAMS | Meshach | 1900 | 42 | Ashton Moss, Roger | Audenshaw | Collier | 83794 |