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 | Giwyn (injured) | 1921 | 23 | Moel Fferna Mine | Corwen | Slate Dresser | 83107 |
| WILLIAMS | J.H. (injured) | 1939 | 54 | Hafod | Ruabon | Fireman | 83363 |
| WILLIAMS | John Daniel | 1911 | 22 | Point of Ayr | Ffynnongroyw | Loader | 83619 |
| WILLIAMS | P. (injured) | 1959 | 40 | Seven Sisters | Seven Sisters | Collier | 83875 |
| WILLIAMS | Saur (injured) | 1929 | 17 | Dinorwic Quarry | Llanberis | Journeyman | 84131 |
| WILLIAMS | Trevor (injured) | 1936 | 37 | Garswood Hall, No.7 Pit | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Collier | 84387 |
| WILLIAMS | William E. | 1950 | 45 | Duffryn Rhondda | Cymmer | Timber Withdrawer | 84643 |
| WILLIAMS | D.E. (injured) | 1957 | 39 | Bargoed | Bargoed | Cutter Operator | 82596 |
| WILLIAMS | Ebenezer (injured) | 1924 | 56 | Dorothea Quarry | Nantlle | Haulage Man | 82852 |
| WILLIAMS | Gladstone | 1913 | 23 | St John’s | Normanton | 83108 | |
| WILLIAMS | J.H. (injured) | 1951 | 37 | Garngoch, No.3 | Gorseinon | Shotsman | 83364 |
| WILLIAMS | John Daron (injured) | 1933 | 45 | Dinorwic Quarry | Llanberis | Rockman | 83620 |
| WILLIAMS | P.J. | 1930 | 61 | Penallta, No.1 | Hengoed | Collier’s Assistant | 83876 |
| WILLIAMS | Seth (injured) | 1925 | 57 | Pochin, No.2 | Hollybush | Collier | 84132 |
| WILLIAMS | Trevor John | 1965 | 27 | Cambrian | Clydach Vale | Poster | 84388 |
| WILLIAMS | William E. (injured) | 1927 | Sherdley | St Helens | 84644 | ||
| WILLIAMS | D.H. | 1905 | 27 | Windsor | Abertridwr | Haulier | 82597 |
| WILLIAMS | Ebenezer (injured) | 1929 | 23 | Graig Merthyr | Pontarddulais | Collier | 82853 |
| WILLIAMS | Gladstone | 1913 | 23 | St John's (a) | Normanton | Collier | 83109 |
| WILLIAMS | J.H. (Injured) | 1973 | 66 | Maenofferen Mine | Blaenau Ffestiniog | Manager | 83365 |
| WILLIAMS | John David | 1934 | 29 | Gresford | Wrexham | Repairer | 83621 |
| WILLIAMS | P.J. (injured) | 1958 | 52 | Point of Ayr | Ffynnongroyw | Deputy | 83877 |
| WILLIAMS | Seth (injured) | 1954 | 36 | Marine | Cwm | Collier | 84133 |
| WILLIAMS | Tudor | 1910 | 18 | Abercynon | Abercynon | Rider | 84389 |
| WILLIAMS | William E. (injured) | 1928 | 62 | Brynteg | Seven Sisters | Collier | 84645 |