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 | Cyril (injured) | 1945 | 27 | Garw | Blaengarw | Collier | 82573 |
| WILLIAMS | E. (injured) | 1934 | 40 | Clydach Merthyr | Clydach | Hewer | 82829 |
| WILLIAMS | George (injured) | 1912 | 40 | Llwynypia | Llwynypia | Collier | 83085 |
| WILLIAMS | J. (injured) | 1944 | 50 | Penrikyber | Penrhiwceiber | Repairer | 83341 |
| WILLIAMS | John (injured) | 1938 | 62 | Llay Main | Llay | Screenhand | 83597 |
| WILLIAMS | Owen (injured) | 1924 | 50 | Betting | Lower Cwmtwrch | Collier | 83853 |
| WILLIAMS | Roy (Injured) | 1988 | 47 | Tower-Mardy | Hirwaun | Deputy | 84109 |
| WILLIAMS | Thomas O. (injured) | 1943 | 28 | Great Mountain, No.2 | Tumble | Hitcher | 84365 |
| WILLIAMS | William (injured) | 1949 | 64 | Marine | Cwm | Rope Changer | 84621 |
| WILLIAMS | Cyril (injured) | 1950 | 40 | North Rhondda | Glyncorrwg | Coal Hewer | 82574 |
| WILLIAMS | E. (injured) | 1944 | 38 | Cilely | Tonyrefail | Packer | 82830 |
| WILLIAMS | George (injured) | 1913 | 35 | Ferndale, No.1 | Ferndale | Collier | 83086 |
| WILLIAMS | J. (injured) | 1948 | 61 | Aberpergwm | Glyn-neath | Fanman | 83342 |
| WILLIAMS | John (injured) | 1940 | 31 | Florence | Longton | Collier | 83598 |
| WILLIAMS | Owen (injured) | 1924 | 16 | Dinorwic Quarry | Llanberis | Quarryman | 83854 |
| WILLIAMS | Rufus (injured) | 1947 | 25 | Seven Sisters | Seven Sisters | Collier | 84110 |
| WILLIAMS | Thomas Owen (injured) | 1955 | Eifl Quarry | Trefor | 84366 | ||
| WILLIAMS | William (injured) | 1950 | 45 | Caerau | Caerau | Repairer | 84622 |
| WILLIAMS | D. | 1905 | 24 | Cambrian, No.1 | Clydach Vale | Ripper | 82575 |
| WILLIAMS | E. (injured) | 1949 | 24 | Maenofferen Mine | Blaenau Ffestiniog | Rockman | 82831 |
| WILLIAMS | George (injured) | 1915 | 60 | Westminster | Gwersyllt | Fireman | 83087 |
| WILLIAMS | J. (injured) | 1954 | 43 | Great Mountain | Tumble | Surface Trafficman | 83343 |
| WILLIAMS | John (injured) | 1941 | 42 | Britannic | Gilfach Goch | Haulier | 83599 |
| WILLIAMS | Owen (injured) | 1925 | 22 | Abercrave | Abercraf | Collier | 83855 |
| WILLIAMS | S. (injured) | 1925 | 18 | Pwllfaron | Resolven | Haulier | 84111 |