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 | Charles (injured) | 1924 | 52 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Hydraulics Man | 82548 |
| WILLIAMS | David T. (injured) | 1936 | 38 | Cwmgwrach | Cwmgwrach | Haulier | 82804 |
| WILLIAMS | G.V. (injured) | 1959 | 27 | Clydach Merthyr | Clydach | Electrician | 83060 |
| WILLIAMS | Ivor (injured) | 1930 | 24 | Nine Mile Point | Wattsville | Collier | 83316 |
| WILLIAMS | John (injured) | 1929 | 49 | Aberbaiden | Kenfig Hill | Repairer | 83572 |
| WILLIAMS | O. (injured) | 1956 | 48 | Glyncorrwg | Glyncorrwg | Haulage driver | 83828 |
| WILLIAMS | Robert John (injured) | 1938 | 31 | Holditch | Chesterton | Ripper | 84084 |
| WILLIAMS | Thomas E. (injured) | 1928 | 28 | Dinorwic Quarry | Llanberis | Quarryman | 84340 |
| WILLIAMS | William (injured) | 1931 | 54 | Coegnant | Nantyffyllon | Collier | 84596 |
| WILLIAMS | Charles (injured) | 1927 | 55 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Pump Attendant | 82549 |
| WILLIAMS | David Thomas | 1907 | 32 | Pwllfaron | Resolven | Rider | 82805 |
| WILLIAMS | Geoffrey (Injured) | 1978 | 28 | Apedale, No.1 | Apedale | Collier | 83061 |
| WILLIAMS | Ivor (injured) | 1932 | 14 | Blaenserchan | Abersychan | Traffic Boy | 83317 |
| WILLIAMS | John (injured) | 1929 | 38 | Bwllfa, No.1 | Aberdare | Hitcher | 83573 |
| WILLIAMS | O. (injured) | 1958 | 40 | Pool Coed Opencast Coal Site | Foreman Fitter | 83829 | |
| WILLIAMS | Robert John (injured) | 1943 | 41 | Minffordd Quarry | Penrhyndeudraeth | Popper | 84085 |
| WILLIAMS | Thomas Edward (injured) | 1916 | 18 | Point of Ayr | Hitcher-On | 84341 | |
| WILLIAMS | William (injured) | 1931 | 29 | Gresford | Wrexham | Filler | 84597 |
| WILLIAMS | Charles (injured) | 1928 | 37 | Eastern | Ton Pentre | Assistant Timberman | 82550 |
| WILLIAMS | David Thomas (injured) | 1911 | 32 | Coegnant | Nantyffyllon | Master Haulier | 82806 |
| WILLIAMS | Geoffrey K. (injured) | 1957 | 28 | Bersham | Rhostyllen | Ripper | 83062 |
| WILLIAMS | Ivor (injured) | 1946 | 39 | Ferndale, No.1 | Ferndale | Collier | 83318 |
| WILLIAMS | John (injured) | 1929 | 57 | Coedcae Level | Resolven | Haulier | 83574 |
| WILLIAMS | O.E. (injured) | 1923 | 60 | Croes-ddwyafon Mine | Blaenau Ffestiniog | Slate Maker | 83830 |
| WILLIAMS | Robert Owen (injured) | 1934 | 24 | Rivals Quarry | Llithfaen | Driller-Blaster | 84086 |