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 | John M. | 1905 | 14 | National, No.2 | Wattstown | Doorboy | 83641 |
| WILLIAMS | R. (injured) | 1932 | 42 | Coed Ffridd Grw Quarry | Rockman | 83897 | |
| WILLIAMS | Stewart (injured) | 1916 | 40 | Plas Power | Wrexham | Night Byman | 84153 |
| WILLIAMS | W. (injured) | 1956 | 57 | Glen Rhondda | Blaencwm | Wagon Shunter | 84409 |
| WILLIAMS | William Henry (injured) | 1936 | 30 | Black Park | Chirk | Collier | 84665 |
| WILLIAMS | D.R. (injured) | 1949 | 45 | Lucy Thomas, No.4 | Abercanaid | Haulier | 82618 |
| WILLIAMS | Edward | 1942 | Blaenavon, Big Pit | Blaenavon | 82874 | ||
| WILLIAMS | Griffith | 1910 | 40 | Oakeley Quarry | Blaenau Ffestiniog | Labourer | 83130 |
| WILLIAMS | Jack (injured) | 1959 | 43 | Walton | Walton | Drifter | 83386 |
| WILLIAMS | John O. | 1904 | 24 | Llay Hall | Cefn-y-bedd | Filler | 83642 |
| WILLIAMS | R. (injured) | 1936 | 17 | Llay Main | Llay | Haulage Hand | 83898 |
| WILLIAMS | Sydney | 1913 | 27 | Great Mountain | Tumble | Repairer | 84154 |
| WILLIAMS | W. (injured) | 1957 | 50 | Llay Main | Llay | Blacksmith | 84410 |
| WILLIAMS | William Henry (Injured) | 1979 | 61 | Lee Moor Quarry | Wotter | Chargehand | 84666 |
| WILLIAMS | D.S. (injured) | 1925 | 24 | Garth Merthyr (b) | Resolven | Rope Changer | 82619 |
| WILLIAMS | Edward | 1947 | 18 | Ffaldyre | Resolven | Assistant Collier | 82875 |
| WILLIAMS | Griffith | 1911 | 63 | Oakeley Mine | Blaenau Ffestiniog | Tipman | 83131 |
| WILLIAMS | Jacob (injured) | 1927 | 43 | Bryn-kinallt | Chirk | Collier | 83387 |
| WILLIAMS | John O. (injured) | 1922 | 62 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Quarryman | 83643 |
| WILLIAMS | R. (injured) | 1938 | 46 | Llay Main | Llay | Deputy | 83899 |
| WILLIAMS | T (injured) | 1912 | 32 | Gwendreath | Pontyates | Haulier | 84155 |
| WILLIAMS | W. (Injured) | 1975 | 55 | Bold | Earlstown | Faceworker | 84411 |
| WILLIAMS | William Hugh | 1913 | 39 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | 84667 | |
| WILLIAMS | D.T. (injured) | 1949 | 39 | Newlands | Pyle | Packer | 82620 |
| WILLIAMS | Edward (injured) | 1911 | 57 | Cwm Cynon | Mountain Ash | Foreman | 82876 |