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.O. (injured) | 1925 | 22 | Manod Quarry | Blaenau Ffestiniog | Rock Driller | 83374 |
| WILLIAMS | John Henry | 1933 | West Cannock | Hednesford | 83630 | ||
| WILLIAMS | Philip | 1909 | 32 | Castle | Troedyrhiw | Collier | 83886 |
| WILLIAMS | Stanley | 1952 | 34 | Elliot | New Tredegar | Journey | 84142 |
| WILLIAMS | W. (injured) | 1914 | 60 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Quarryman | 84398 |
| WILLIAMS | William G. (injured) | 1911 | 45 | Argoed | Pontrhydyfen | Collier | 84654 |
| WILLIAMS | D.J. (injured) | 1951 | 15 | Western | Nantymoel | Trainee Collier | 82607 |
| WILLIAMS | Edward | 1902 | 38 | Vochrhiw, No.2 Pit | Fochriw | Haulier | 82863 |
| WILLIAMS | Glyndwr (injured) | 1945 | 37 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Timber Drawer | 83119 |
| WILLIAMS | J.R. | 1955 | 35 | New Cwmgorse | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Conveyor Man | 83375 |
| WILLIAMS | John Henry | 1933 | West Cannock, No.5 Pit | Hednesford | 83631 | ||
| WILLIAMS | Philip (injured) | 1911 | 20 | Torymynydd Rhondda | Cwmavon | Collier | 83887 |
| WILLIAMS | Stanley (injured) | 1917 | 17 | Wynnstay | Ruabon | Haulier | 84143 |
| WILLIAMS | W. (injured) | 1925 | 56 | Aberaman | Mountain Ash | Collier | 84399 |
| WILLIAMS | William G. (injured) | 1947 | 35 | Taff Merthyr | Treharris | Collier | 84655 |
| WILLIAMS | D.J. (injured) | 1953 | 29 | Mardy | Maerdy | Coal Cutterman | 82608 |
| WILLIAMS | Edward | 1903 | 26 | Cwm (a) | Merthyr Tydfil | Haulier | 82864 |
| WILLIAMS | Glyndwr (injured) | 1949 | Glyncorrwg | Glyncorrwg | Roadhead Cutter | 83120 | |
| WILLIAMS | J.R. (injured) | 1913 | 28 | Western | Nantymoel | Collier | 83376 |
| WILLIAMS | John Henry (injured) | 1917 | 34 | Gelli Sub-station | Transmission Linesman | 83632 | |
| WILLIAMS | Phillip | 1907 | 17 | Seven Sisters | Seven Sisters | Collier | 83888 |
| WILLIAMS | Stanley (injured) | 1924 | 42 | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, Steer Pit | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Sinker | 84144 |
| WILLIAMS | W. (injured) | 1925 | 42 | Glenhafod | Goytre | Collier’s Helper | 84400 |
| WILLIAMS | William George (injured) | 1950 | 42 | Fernhill | Treherbert | Collier | 84656 |
| WILLIAMS | D.J. (injured) | 1956 | 51 | Nantgarw | Nantgarw | Labourer | 82609 |