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 | William C. (injured) | 1950 | 33 | Llanharan | Llanharan | Cutterman | 84634 |
| WILLIAMS | D. (injured) | 1959 | 61 | Lewis Merthyr | Trehafod | Rider | 82587 |
| WILLIAMS | E.J. (injured) | 1957 | 35 | Ogilvie | Deri | Journeyman | 82843 |
| WILLIAMS | George A. (injured) | 1934 | 37 | Raven | Garnant | Traffic Clerk | 83099 |
| WILLIAMS | J.C. (injured) | 1959 | 55 | Merthyr Vale | Merthyr Vale | Labourer | 83355 |
| WILLIAMS | John (Injured) | 1977 | 34 | Point of Ayr | Ffynnongroyw | Guard | 83611 |
| WILLIAMS | Owen H. | 1902 | 43 | Vochrhiw, No.2 Pit | Fochriw | Labourer | 83867 |
| WILLIAMS | Samuel (injured) | 1928 | 26 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Collier | 84123 |
| WILLIAMS | Thomas W. (injured) | 1931 | 26 | Graiglwyd Quarry | Penmaenan | Driller | 84379 |
| WILLIAMS | William Charles (injured) | 1930 | 16 | Park (c) | Cwmparc | Collier Boy | 84635 |
| WILLIAMS | D. (injured) | 1959 | 61 | Tower | Hirwaun | Deputy | 82588 |
| WILLIAMS | E.L. (injured) | 1935 | 23 | Trigloin | Brynamman | Collier | 82844 |
| WILLIAMS | George F. | 1914 | 14 | Britannic | Gilfach Goch | Collier’s Helper | 83100 |
| WILLIAMS | J.D. (injured) | 1954 | 46 | Coegnant | Nantyffyllon | Packer | 83356 |
| WILLIAMS | John A. (injured) | 1912 | 32 | Bargoed, South | Bargoed | Timberman | 83612 |
| WILLIAMS | Owen J. | 1913 | 24 | Deep Duffryn | Mountain Ash | Assistant Repairer | 83868 |
| WILLIAMS | Samuel (injured) | 1929 | 33 | Llanbradach, No.1 | Llanbradach | Assistant Trafficman | 84124 |
| WILLIAMS | Timothy (injured) | 1942 | 37 | Avon | Abergwynfi | Chargeman | 84380 |
| WILLIAMS | William Charles (injured) | 1938 | 62 | Gresford | Wrexham | Screenhand | 84636 |
| WILLIAMS | D. Alexander (injured) | 1947 | 54 | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, East Pit | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Collier | 82589 |
| WILLIAMS | E.L. (injured) | 1937 | 59 | Graig Merthyr | Pontarddulais | Collier | 82845 |
| WILLIAMS | George F. | 1914 | 14 | Britannic Merthyr | Gilfach Goch | Collier Boy | 83101 |
| WILLIAMS | J.E. | 1954 | 19 | Taff Merthyr | Treharris | Collier | 83357 |
| WILLIAMS | John A. (injured) | 1918 | 61 | Oakeley Mine | Blaenau Ffestiniog | Slate Maker | 83613 |
| WILLIAMS | Owen J. (injured) | 1927 | 45 | Dowlais Cardiff | Abercynon | Ripper | 83869 |