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) | 1928 | 16 | Waun Llwyd, No.1 | Waun-Llwyd | Collier’s Assistant | 84584 |
| WILLIAMS | C.R. (injured) | 1949 | Dinorwic Quarry | Llanberis | Quarryman | 82537 | |
| WILLIAMS | David R. (injured) | 1912 | 19 | Ely | Penygraig | Haulier | 82793 |
| WILLIAMS | G. (injured) | 1954 | 40 | Cwmgwrach | Cwmgwrach | Collier | 83049 |
| WILLIAMS | Isaac (injured) | 1912 | 32 | New Cross Hands | Cross Hands | Collier | 83305 |
| WILLIAMS | John (injured) | 1925 | 58 | Onllwyn, No.1 | Onllwyn | Haulier | 83561 |
| WILLIAMS | Nathaniel (injured) | 1949 | 33 | Sandhole | Worsley | Ripper | 83817 |
| WILLIAMS | Robert Edward (injured) | 1938 | 75 | Dinorwic Quarry | Llanberis | Quarryman | 84073 |
| WILLIAMS | Thomas (injured) | 1948 | 57 | Trefor Pit | Trehafod | Rope Attendant | 84329 |
| WILLIAMS | William (injured) | 1929 | 33 | Aberbaiden | Kenfig Hill | Collier | 84585 |
| WILLIAMS | Caradock | 1927 | 12 | Bryn-kinallt | Chirk | Haulage | 82538 |
| WILLIAMS | David R. (injured) | 1930 | 49 | Dinorwic Quarry | Llanberis | Quarryman | 82794 |
| WILLIAMS | G. (injured) | 1954 | 51 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Rockman | 83050 |
| WILLIAMS | Isaac (injured) | 1913 | 20 | Fforchaman | Cwmaman | Collier | 83306 |
| WILLIAMS | John (injured) | 1925 | 53 | Western | Nantymoel | Trafficman | 83562 |
| WILLIAMS | Nathowy (injured) | 1929 | 26 | Yr Eifl Quarry | Trefor | Miner | 83818 |
| WILLIAMS | Robert Elwyn (injured) | 1944 | 39 | Pwllbach | Ystalyfera | Collier's Assistant | 84074 |
| WILLIAMS | Thomas (injured) | 1950 | 32 | Albion | Cilfynydd | Collier | 84330 |
| WILLIAMS | William (injured) | 1929 | 56 | Carway | Carway | Rope Attendant | 84586 |
| WILLIAMS | Carol (child with foster parents) | 1966 | 8 | Aberfan | Merthyr Tydfil | 82539 | |
| WILLIAMS | David R. (injured) | 1944 | 63 | Clydach Merthyr | Clydach | Collier | 82795 |
| WILLIAMS | G. (injured) | 1954 | 55 | Pwllbach | Ystalyfera | Haulier | 83051 |
| WILLIAMS | Isaac (injured) | 1919 | 34 | Tryddyn Lodge | Coed-talon | Collier | 83307 |
| WILLIAMS | John (injured) | 1927 | 50 | Bedwellty, No.1 Pit | Tredegar | Collier | 83563 |
| WILLIAMS | Noah | 1913 | 50 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | 83819 |