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 | Dan | 1909 | 45 | Haydock, Queen Pit | Haydock | Daywageman | 82623 |
| WILLIAMS | Edward (injured) | 1914 | 48 | Holyhead Quarry | Holyhead | Labourer | 82879 |
| WILLIAMS | Griffith (injured) | 1920 | 50 | Scout Brickworks Quarry | Edenfield | Pitman | 83135 |
| WILLIAMS | James | 1902 | 52 | Ferndale, No.8 | Tylorstown | Collier | 83391 |
| WILLIAMS | John R. (injured) | 1911 | 42 | Llwynypia, No.2 | Llwynypia | Sheveman | 83647 |
| WILLIAMS | R. (injured) | 1959 | Simman Quarry | 83903 | |||
| WILLIAMS | T. (injured) | 1947 | 37 | Fforchaman | Cwmaman | Fireman | 84159 |
| WILLIAMS | W.B. (injured) | 1933 | 32 | Cefn Coed | Crynant | Rider | 84415 |
| WILLIAMS | William J. | 1907 | 27 | Alexandra Quarry | Moel Tryfan | Slate Getter | 84671 |
| WILLIAMS | Daniel | 1903 | 58 | Aberaman, Clay Level | Mountain Ash | Collier | 82624 |
| WILLIAMS | Edward (injured) | 1914 | 40 | Llechwedd Quarry | Blaenau Ffestiniog | Rockman | 82880 |
| WILLIAMS | Griffith (injured) | 1921 | 56 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Joiner | 83136 |
| WILLIAMS | James | 1904 | 19 | Blaenavon, Milfraen | Blaenavon | Collier | 83392 |
| WILLIAMS | John R. (injured) | 1914 | 29 | Dinorwic Quarry | Llanberis | Quarryman | 83648 |
| WILLIAMS | R. (injured) | 1959 | 58 | Trimman Quarry | Rock Driller | 83904 | |
| WILLIAMS | T. (injured) | 1947 | 48 | Penallta | Hengoed | Collier | 84160 |
| WILLIAMS | W.C. (injured) | 1936 | 32 | New Cwmgorse | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Collier | 84416 |
| WILLIAMS | William J. | 1926 | 36 | Birchrock (Graig Merthyr) | Pontarddulais | Collier | 84672 |
| WILLIAMS | Daniel | 1906 | 49 | Cwmneol | Cwmaman | Mechanic | 82625 |
| WILLIAMS | Edward (injured) | 1914 | 43 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Quarryman | 82881 |
| WILLIAMS | Griffith (injured) | 1923 | 22 | Gimlet Quarry | Pwllheli | Labourer | 83137 |
| WILLIAMS | James | 1905 | 59 | Cwm (a) | Merthyr Tydfil | Labourer | 83393 |
| WILLIAMS | John R. (injured) | 1917 | 61 | Penmaenbach Quarry | Dwygyfylchi | Labourer | 83649 |
| WILLIAMS | R.A. (injured) | 1955 | 23 | Pantyffynnon | Pantyffynnon | Dowty Prop Checker | 83905 |
| WILLIAMS | T. (injured) | 1948 | 21 | Cronton | Whiston | Collier | 84161 |