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 | Benjamin (injured) | 1916 | 14 | Halkyn Mine | Halkyn | Labourer | 82523 |
| WILLIAMS | David John | 1934 | 43 | Penmaenmawr Quarry | Penmaenmawr | Sett Maker | 82779 |
| WILLIAMS | Frederick (injured) | 1935 | 41 | Bickershaw | Bickershaw | Painter | 83035 |
| WILLIAMS | Idris W. (injured) | 1926 | 24 | Oakeley Mine | Blaenau Ffestiniog | Fitter | 83291 |
| WILLIAMS | John (injured) | 1920 | 70 | Yr Eifl Quarry | Trefor | Joiner | 83547 |
| WILLIAMS | Morgan (injured) | 1929 | 54 | Bedwas Navigation | Trethomas | Shunter | 83803 |
| WILLIAMS | Robert (injured) | 1927 | Bold | Earlstown | 84059 | ||
| WILLIAMS | Thomas (injured) | 1934 | 24 | National | Wattstown | Collier | 84315 |
| WILLIAMS | William (injured) | 1927 | 50 | Bodfari Quarry | Bodfari | Driller | 84571 |
| WILLIAMS | Benjamin J. (injured) | 1946 | 49 | Park (c) | Cwmparc | Trammer | 82524 |
| WILLIAMS | David John | 1936 | 51 | Onllwyn, No.3 | Onllwyn | Fireman | 82780 |
| WILLIAMS | Frederick R. (injured) | 1929 | 46 | Bargoed High Pressure Steam Plant | Bargoed | Fitter’s Mate | 83036 |
| WILLIAMS | Idwal (injured) | 1913 | 61 | Ynysarwed | Resolven | Screen Boy | 83292 |
| WILLIAMS | John (injured) | 1922 | 69 | Graiglwyd Quarry | Penmaenmawr | Mill Man | 83548 |
| WILLIAMS | Morgan (injured) | 1929 | 39 | Cwmneol | Cwmaman | Collier | 83804 |
| WILLIAMS | Robert (injured) | 1927 | 30 | Hafod | Ruabon | Coal Getter | 84060 |
| WILLIAMS | Thomas (injured) | 1935 | 54 | Duffryn Rhondda | Cymmer | Roadman | 84316 |
| WILLIAMS | William (injured) | 1927 | 39 | Clydach Merthyr | Clydach | Repairer | 84572 |
| WILLIAMS | Bernard E. (Injured) | 1990 | 44 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Contractor's Development Worker | 82525 |
| WILLIAMS | David John (injured) | 1925 | 28 | Bute | Treherbert | Collier | 82781 |
| WILLIAMS | G. | 1927 | 22 | Blaen-Cae-Gurwen | Blaen-Cae-Gurwen | Collier | 83037 |
| WILLIAMS | Idwal (injured) | 1934 | 15 | Glyncastle | Resolven | Collier’s Helper | 83293 |
| WILLIAMS | John (injured) | 1922 | 20 | Llechwedd Mine | Blaenau Ffestiniog | Rockman | 83549 |
| WILLIAMS | Morgan (injured) | 1933 | 63 | Cwmllydau | Shackler | 83805 | |
| WILLIAMS | Robert (injured) | 1928 | 59 | Cambrian, No.3 | Clydach Vale | Doorman | 84061 |