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 | W.D. | 1959 | 50 | Abergorki | Mountain Ash | Repairer | 84417 |
| WILLIAMS | William J. | 1926 | 36 | Graig Merthyr | Pontarddulais | Collier | 84673 |
| WILLIAMS | Daniel | 1911 | 35 | Berthgron Quarry | Quarry Foreman | 82626 | |
| WILLIAMS | Edward (injured) | 1920 | 60 | Gresford | Wrexham | Fitter | 82882 |
| WILLIAMS | Griffith (injured) | 1936 | 50 | Tirbach | Ystalyfera | Haulier | 83138 |
| WILLIAMS | James | 1907 | 35 | Fochriw, No.2 | Fochriw | Assistant Repairer | 83394 |
| WILLIAMS | John R. (injured) | 1925 | 45 | Graiglwyd Quarry | Penmaenmawr | Sledger | 83650 |
| WILLIAMS | R.C. | 1905 | 46 | Craig-yr-hesg Quarry | Pontypridd | Quarryman | 83906 |
| WILLIAMS | T. (injured) | 1949 | Gresford | Wrexham | Contractor | 84162 | |
| WILLIAMS | W.D. (injured) | 1950 | 50 | Taff Merthyr | Treharris | Labourer | 84418 |
| WILLIAMS | William J. (injured) | 1912 | 25 | Ynyscorrwg | Blaengwynfi | Sinker | 84674 |
| WILLIAMS | Daniel | 1911 | 28 | Cymmer, New Pit | Cymmer | Timberman | 82627 |
| WILLIAMS | Edward (injured) | 1921 | 65 | Bryn-Mally | Gwersyllt | Holer | 82883 |
| WILLIAMS | Griffith J. (injured) | 1927 | 23 | Rhosydd Mine | Tanygrisiau | Slate Getter | 83139 |
| WILLIAMS | James | 1908 | 17 | Cwm (a) | Merthyr Tydfil | Ropechanger | 83395 |
| WILLIAMS | John R. (injured) | 1926 | 15 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Apprentice | 83651 |
| WILLIAMS | R.E. (injured) | 1943 | 33 | Moeltryfan Quarry | Pen-y-ffridd | Labourer | 83907 |
| WILLIAMS | T. (injured) | 1959 | 60 | Werntarw | Pencoed | Collier | 84163 |
| WILLIAMS | W.E. | 1943 | 17 | Berry Hill | Berry Hill | 84419 | |
| WILLIAMS | William J. (injured) | 1924 | 22 | Great Mountain | Tumble | Rider | 84675 |
| WILLIAMS | Daniel | 1929 | 42 | Cwmnantmoel | Amman Valley | Collier | 82628 |
| WILLIAMS | Edward (injured) | 1921 | 20 | Gatewen | Wrexham | Byeman | 82884 |
| WILLIAMS | Gwillim (injured) | 1941 | 17 | Glenavon | Cymmer | Tippler | 83140 |
| WILLIAMS | James | 1911 | 38 | Hickleton Main | Thurnscoe | Collier | 83396 |
| WILLIAMS | John R. (injured) | 1929 | 28 | Groesfaen | Deri | Rider | 83652 |