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 | Thomas (injured) | 1935 | 44 | Onllwyn, No.1 | Onllwyn | Contractor | 84317 |
| WILLIAMS | William (injured) | 1927 | 30 | Gray Pit | Abertillery | Collier | 84573 |
| WILLIAMS | Bertram (injured) | 1928 | 36 | Lea Green | St Helens | Collier | 82526 |
| WILLIAMS | David John (injured) | 1925 | 22 | Windsor, North | Abertridwr | Engineman | 82782 |
| WILLIAMS | G. | 1927 | 22 | Blaen-Cae-Gurwen | Blaen-Cae-Gurwen | Collier | 83038 |
| WILLIAMS | Inonwy (injured) | 1913 | 28 | Elba | Gowerton | Collier | 83294 |
| WILLIAMS | John (injured) | 1923 | Craig-ddu Mine | Blaenau Ffestiniog | Rockman | 83550 | |
| WILLIAMS | Morgan (injured) | 1933 | 45 | River Level | Aberdare | Collier | 83806 |
| WILLIAMS | Robert (injured) | 1930 | 62 | Bedwas Navigation | Bedwas | Labourer | 84062 |
| WILLIAMS | Thomas (injured) | 1936 | 53 | Cefn Coed | Crynant | Fireman | 84318 |
| WILLIAMS | William (injured) | 1927 | 21 | Llay Main | Llay | Foreman | 84574 |
| WILLIAMS | Brian (Injured) | 1982 | 45 | Pant-y-pwll-dŵr Quarry | Pentre Halkyn | Driver | 82527 |
| WILLIAMS | David John (injured) | 1926 | 15 | Diamond | Ystradgynlais | Assistant Collier | 82783 |
| WILLIAMS | G. | 1929 | 47 | Fishburn | Fishburn | Drawer | 83039 |
| WILLIAMS | Iowerth (injured) | 1929 | 19 | Cambrian | Clydach Vale | Collier’s Assistant | 83295 |
| WILLIAMS | John (injured) | 1923 | 15 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Apprentice | 83551 |
| WILLIAMS | Morris | 1932 | 51 | Bryn Navigation | Bryn | Rider | 83807 |
| WILLIAMS | Robert (injured) | 1930 | 56 | New Slope | Collier | 84063 | |
| WILLIAMS | Thomas (injured) | 1936 | 58 | Morlais | Llangennech | Collier | 84319 |
| WILLIAMS | William (injured) | 1927 | 43 | Navigation, | Crumlin | Haulier | 84575 |
| WILLIAMS | Brindley (injured) | 1928 | 14 | Llay Main | Llay | Haulage Hand | 82528 |
| WILLIAMS | David John (injured) | 1928 | 46 | National, No.2 | Wattstown | Collier | 82784 |
| WILLIAMS | G. | 1932 | 54 | Cefn Coed | Crynant | Labourer | 83040 |
| WILLIAMS | Iowerth (injured) | 1937 | 31 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Quarryman | 83296 |
| WILLIAMS | John (injured) | 1924 | 66 | Black Park | Chirk | Labourer | 83552 |