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 R. (injured) | 1925 | 35 | Penrikyber | Penrhiwceiber | Collier | 84367 |
| WILLIAMS | William (injured) | 1952 | 44 | Celynen, South | Abercarn | Haulier | 84623 |
| WILLIAMS | D. | 1955 | 20 | Trelewis Drift | Trelewis | Collier | 82576 |
| WILLIAMS | E. (injured) | 1951 | 62 | Duffryn Rhondda | Cymmer | Packer | 82832 |
| WILLIAMS | George (injured) | 1925 | 42 | Bute | Treherbert | Collier | 83088 |
| WILLIAMS | J. (injured) | 1955 | 42 | Navigation or Abergorki | Mountain Ash | Mason | 83344 |
| WILLIAMS | John (injured) | 1941 | 66 | Graig Merthyr | Pontarddulais | Collier | 83600 |
| WILLIAMS | Owen (injured) | 1927 | 16 | Penallta, No.1 | Hengoed | Collier Boy | 83856 |
| WILLIAMS | S. (injured) | 1936 | 26 | Cwmllynfell | Cwmllynfell | Collier | 84112 |
| WILLIAMS | Thomas R. (injured) | 1928 | 56 | Celynen, North | Newbridge | Timberman | 84368 |
| WILLIAMS | William (injured) | 1953 | 45 | Varteg | Ystalyfera | Screen Labourer | 84624 |
| WILLIAMS | D. (injured) | 1936 | 53 | Llay Main | Llay | Labourer | 82577 |
| WILLIAMS | E. (injured) | 1957 | 45 | Chanters | Atherton | Bricklayer | 82833 |
| WILLIAMS | George (injured) | 1927 | 43 | Glenavon | Cymmer | Collier | 83089 |
| WILLIAMS | J. (injured) | 1957 | 56 | Marine | Cwm | Rope Changer | 83345 |
| WILLIAMS | John (injured) | 1944 | 67 | Arenig Quarry | Arenig | Foreman | 83601 |
| WILLIAMS | Owen (injured) | 1928 | 25 | Little Orme Quarry | Llandudno | Rockman | 83857 |
| WILLIAMS | S. (injured) | 1947 | 23 | Fforchaman | Cwmaman | Collier | 84113 |
| WILLIAMS | Thomas R. (injured) | 1947 | 48 | Pidwellt | Rhymney | Packer | 84369 |
| WILLIAMS | William (njured) | 1911 | 45 | McLaren, No.1 Pit | Abertysswg | Timberman | 84625 |
| WILLIAMS | D. (injured) | 1949 | 66 | Llay Hall | Cefn-y-bedd | Byeman | 82578 |
| WILLIAMS | E. (injured) | 1959 | 63 | Aberaman | Mountain Ash | Repairer | 82834 |
| WILLIAMS | George (injured) | 1928 | 44 | Ty Trist, No.1 | Tredegar | Collier | 83090 |
| WILLIAMS | J. (injured) | 1959 | 51 | Lewis Merthyr | Trehafod | Packer | 83346 |
| WILLIAMS | John (injured) | 1946 | 72 | Coedely | Coedely | Repairer | 83602 |