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 Henry | 1925 | 37 | Graiglwyd Quarry | Penmaenmawr | Sledger | 84659 |
| WILLIAMS | D.J. (injured) | 1959 | 37 | Duffryn Rhondda | Cymmer | Journey Attendant | 82612 |
| WILLIAMS | Edward | 1910 | 34 | Wynnstay | Ruabon | Collier | 82868 |
| WILLIAMS | Griff (injured) | 1927 | 22 | Blaenhirwaun | Cross Hands | Hitcher & Trammer | 83124 |
| WILLIAMS | J.T. | 1925 | 47 | Tryddyn Lodge | Coed-talon | Collier | 83380 |
| WILLIAMS | John J. (injured) | 1930 | 38 | Garw | Blaengarw | Haulier | 83636 |
| WILLIAMS | Pryce (injured) | 1926 | 51 | Llannon | Llanelli | Coal Getter | 83892 |
| WILLIAMS | Stephen (injured) | 1927 | 30 | Emlyn | Pen-y-groes | Collier | 84148 |
| WILLIAMS | W. (injured) | 1937 | 57 | Duffryn Rhondda | Cymmer | Roadman | 84404 |
| WILLIAMS | William Henry | 1934 | 32 | Bryn-kinallt | Chirk | Borer | 84660 |
| WILLIAMS | D.M. (injured) | 1927 | 39 | Cribbwr Fawr | Pyle | Labourer | 82613 |
| WILLIAMS | Edward | 1911 | 23 | Vron | Brymbo | Waggoner | 82869 |
| WILLIAMS | Griff (injured) | 1929 | 44 | Cymmer, New Pit | Cymmer | Fireman | 83125 |
| WILLIAMS | J.T. (injured) | 1913 | 15 | Main, No.1 | Bryncoch | Powerhouse Helper | 83381 |
| WILLIAMS | John J. (injured) | 1934 | 51 | Gilwyn Quarry | Rockman | 83637 | |
| WILLIAMS | Q. (injured) | 1943 | 42 | Llay Main | Llay | Collier | 83893 |
| WILLIAMS | Stephen (injured) | 1928 | 46 | Tirbach | Ystalyfera | Collier | 84149 |
| WILLIAMS | W. (injured) | 1937 | 45 | Llay Main | Llay | Collier | 84405 |
| WILLIAMS | William Henry (injured) | 1911 | 20 | McLaren, No.1 Pit | Abertysswg | Haulier | 84661 |
| WILLIAMS | D.O. | 1951 | 32 | Ammanford | Ammanford | Collier | 82614 |
| WILLIAMS | Edward | 1915 | 67 | Lower Hall, No.2 | Westleigh | Drawer | 82870 |
| WILLIAMS | Griff (injured) | 1929 | 54 | Onllwyn, No.3 | Onllwyn | Collier | 83126 |
| WILLIAMS | J.T. (injured) | 1949 | 45 | Gresford | Wrexham | Contractor | 83382 |
| WILLIAMS | John Llewellyn (injured) | 1928 | 51 | Crynant | Crynant | Rider | 83638 |
| WILLIAMS | R. | 1900 | 39 | Pandy | Penygraig | Sheave Oiler | 83894 |