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 | R.G. (Injured) | 1974 | 42 | Bladwell Quarry | Self-employed haulier | 83908 | |
| WILLIAMS | T. Heddwyn (injured) | 1945 | 28 | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, Steer Pit | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Coal Hewer | 84164 |
| WILLIAMS | W.E. (injured) | 1927 | Sherdley | St Helens | 84420 | ||
| WILLIAMS | William J. (injured) | 1931 | 16 | Ffrwd | Pembrey | Collier | 84676 |
| WILLIAMS | Daniel | 1929 | 42 | Cwmnantmoel | Amman Valley | Collier | 82629 |
| WILLIAMS | Edward (injured) | 1925 | 49 | Mardy. | Rhymney | Repairer | 82885 |
| WILLIAMS | Gwilym | 1913 | 73 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | 83141 | |
| WILLIAMS | James | 1912 | 54 | Aberpergwm | Glyn-neath | Collier | 83397 |
| WILLIAMS | John R. (injured) | 1939 | 34 | Flagstaff Quarry | Llangoed | Rockman | 83653 |
| WILLIAMS | R.H. | 1911 | 28 | St John's | Maesteg | Labourer | 83909 |
| WILLIAMS | T. Jones (injured) | 1931 | 61 | Plas Power | Wrexham | Byeman | 84165 |
| WILLIAMS | W.E. (injured) | 1959 | 35 | Graig Merthyr | Pontarddulais | Member of Mines Rescue Team | 84421 |
| WILLIAMS | William J. (injured) | 1931 | 18 | Glynogwr | Gilfach Goch | Screenman | 84677 |
| WILLIAMS | Daniel | 1929 | 42 | Cwmnantmoel | Brynamman | Collier | 82630 |
| WILLIAMS | Edward (injured) | 1927 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 82886 | ||
| WILLIAMS | Gwilym (injured) | 1927 | 34 | Trimsaran, Waunhir Drift | Trimsaran | Repairer | 83142 |
| WILLIAMS | James | 1913 | 47 | Hamstead | Great Barr | Pikeman | 83398 |
| WILLIAMS | John R. (injured) | 1942 | 60 | Penmaenmawr Quarry | Penmaenmawr | Labourer | 83654 |
| WILLIAMS | R.H. (injured) | 1950 | 28 | Abergorki | Mountain Ash | Collier | 83910 |
| WILLIAMS | T. Morgan | 1915 | 28 | Llay Hall | Cefn-y-bedd | Collier | 84166 |
| WILLIAMS | W.G. (injured) | 1914 | 42 | Minffordd Quarry | Penrhyndeudraeth | Breaker | 84422 |
| WILLIAMS | William J. (injured) | 1934 | 29 | Pontyberem | Pontyberem | Collier | 84678 |
| WILLIAMS | Daniel (injured) | 1912 | 57 | Rhiwbach Quarry | Glab-aber | Labourer | 82631 |
| WILLIAMS | Edward (injured) | 1928 | 26 | Onllwyn, No.1 | Onllwyn | Collier | 82887 |
| WILLIAMS | Gwilym (injured) | 1931 | 59 | Onllwyn, No.3 | Onllwyn | Miner | 83143 |