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 | J.A. (injured) | 1949 | 58 | Gresford | Wrexham | Ripper | 83349 |
| WILLIAMS | John (injured) | 1949 | 24 | Cambrian | Clydach Vale | Collier | 83605 |
| WILLIAMS | Owen (injured) | 1933 | 28 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Driller | 83861 |
| WILLIAMS | Samuel | 1906 | 54 | Fforchaman | Cwmaman | Haulier | 84117 |
| WILLIAMS | Thomas S. (injured) | 1917 | 55 | Penmaen Quarry | Penmaenmawr | Blocker | 84373 |
| WILLIAMS | William Alfred (injured) | 1934 | 61 | Celynen, North | Newbridge | Collier | 84629 |
| WILLIAMS | D. (injured) | 1958 | Pool Level Opencast | 82582 | |||
| WILLIAMS | E. Llewlellyn (injured) | 1927 | 21 | Abergorky | Treorchy | Haulier | 82838 |
| WILLIAMS | George (injured) | 1934 | 26 | Prenton Quarry | Prenton | Labourer | 83094 |
| WILLIAMS | J.A. (injured) | 1959 | 45 | Varteg | Ystalyfera | Repairer | 83350 |
| WILLIAMS | John (injured) | 1949 | 54 | Llwynypia | Llwynypia | Repairer | 83606 |
| WILLIAMS | Owen (injured) | 1934 | 21 | Emlyn, No.1 | Pen-y-groes | Collier | 83862 |
| WILLIAMS | Samuel | 1913 | 59 | Merthyr Vale | Merthyr Vale | Coal Cleaner | 84118 |
| WILLIAMS | Thomas Samuel | 1912 | 36 | Cadeby Main | Cadeby | Assistant Deputy | 84374 |
| WILLIAMS | William Anthony | 1912 | 14 | Morlais | Llangennech | Haulier | 84630 |
| WILLIAMS | D. (injured) | 1958 | 37 | Six Bells | Six Bells | Timberman | 82583 |
| WILLIAMS | E.D. | 1906 | 20 | Fforchaman | Cwmaman | Collier | 82839 |
| WILLIAMS | George (injured) | 1935 | 18 | Gresford | Wrexham | Haulage Hand | 83095 |
| WILLIAMS | J.B. (injured) | 1925 | 40 | Nantwen | Bedlinog | Collier | 83351 |
| WILLIAMS | John (injured) | 1950 | 48 | Seven Sisters | Seven Sisters | Assistant Repairer | 83607 |
| WILLIAMS | Owen (injured) | 1941 | 72 | Mountain (b) | Gorseinon | Main Slant Cleaner | 83863 |
| WILLIAMS | Samuel | 1950 | 49 | Blaenavon, Big Pit | Blaenavon | Conveyor Attendant | 84119 |
| WILLIAMS | Thomas T. (injured) | 1914 | 25 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Bedrock Foreman | 84375 |
| WILLIAMS | William Arthur | 1934 | 29 | Gresford | Wrexham | Cutterman | 84631 |
| WILLIAMS | D. (injured) | 1959 | 36 | Coedely | Coedely | Underground Foreman | 82584 |