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 | George (injured) | 1911 | 32 | Elba | Gowerton | Repairer | 83082 |
| WILLIAMS | J. (injured) | 1933 | 28 | Raven | Garnant | Collier | 83338 |
| WILLIAMS | John (injured) | 1936 | 23 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Quarryman | 83594 |
| WILLIAMS | Owen (injured) | 1915 | 19 | Minffordd Quarry | Penrhyndeudraeth | Labourer | 83850 |
| WILLIAMS | Rowland N. (injured) | 1911 | 28 | St John's | Maesteg | Labourer | 84106 |
| WILLIAMS | Thomas Mervyn Rees (Injured) | 1974 | 47 | Royal Arms Opencast Coal Site | Merthyr Tydfil | Driver | 84362 |
| WILLIAMS | William (injured) | 1945 | 57 | Aberpergwm | Glyn-neath | Electrician | 84618 |
| WILLIAMS | Cornelius | 1905 | 32 | Heaths Dee | Holywell | Metalman | 82571 |
| WILLIAMS | E. (injured) | 1924 | 31 | Mynydd Bach | Cwmtwrch | Collier | 82827 |
| WILLIAMS | George (injured) | 1911 | 33 | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Carpenter | 83083 |
| WILLIAMS | J. (injured) | 1933 | 32 | Raven | Garnant | Collier | 83339 |
| WILLIAMS | John (injured) | 1937 | 32 | Mosley Common | Ellenbrook | Haulage | 83595 |
| WILLIAMS | Owen (injured) | 1915 | 17 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Quarryman | 83851 |
| WILLIAMS | Roy (injured) | 1947 | 23 | Eastern United | Ruspidge | Pony Driver | 84107 |
| WILLIAMS | Thomas Morgan (injured) | 1939 | 34 | Votty & Bowydd Mine | Blaenau Ffestiniog | Rockman | 84363 |
| WILLIAMS | William (injured) | 1945 | 60 | Broadoak | Loughor | Collier | 84619 |
| WILLIAMS | Cyril (injured) | 1941 | 40 | International | Blaengarw | Repairer | 82572 |
| WILLIAMS | E. (injured) | 1931 | 29 | Llay Main | Llay | Collier | 82828 |
| WILLIAMS | George (injured) | 1911 | 35 | Milfraen | Blaenavon | Fireman | 83084 |
| WILLIAMS | J. (injured) | 1939 | 58 | Llay Main | Llay | Beltman | 83340 |
| WILLIAMS | John (injured) | 1937 | 58 | Wernos | Tycroes | Shotsman | 83596 |
| WILLIAMS | Owen (injured) | 1920 | 67 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Quarryman | 83852 |
| WILLIAMS | Roy (Injured) | 1987 | 41 | Abernant | Argoed | Fitter | 84108 |
| WILLIAMS | Thomas Morgan (injured) | 1943 | 43 | Rhigos, No.1 | Glyn Neath | Repairer | 84364 |
| WILLIAMS | William (injured) | 1946 | 42 | Cwm, Mildred Pit | Llantwit Fardre | Turner | 84620 |