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 John | 1928 | 53 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Quarryman | 84684 |
| WILLIAMS | Daniel (injured) | 1933 | 18 | Graig, No.2 | Merthyr Tydfil | Collier’s Helper | 82637 |
| WILLIAMS | Edward (injured) | 1937 | 56 | Rock | Glyn-neath | Collier | 82893 |
| WILLIAMS | Gwlym B (injured) | 1942 | 17 | Graig Merthyr | Pontarddulais | Belt Boy | 83149 |
| WILLIAMS | James | 1942 | 40 | Easington | Easington Colliery | Surface Worker | 83405 |
| WILLIAMS | John Stanley | 1928 | 28 | Dulais Anthracite | Onllwyn | Collier | 83661 |
| WILLIAMS | R.R. (injured) | 1944 | 28 | Merthyr Vale | Merthyr Vale | Repairer | 83917 |
| WILLIAMS | T.H. (injured) | 1933 | Lea Green | St Helens | 84173 | ||
| WILLIAMS | W.J. | 1905 | 24 | Trefor Pit | Trehafod | Collier | 84429 |
| WILLIAMS | William John | 1943 | 61 | Seven Sisters | Seven Sisters | Labourer | 84685 |
| WILLIAMS | Daniel (injured) | 1946 | 61 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Assistant Repairer | 82638 |
| WILLIAMS | Edward (injured) | 1937 | 52 | Tonfanau Quarry | Rhos-lefain | Breaker | 82894 |
| WILLIAMS | Gwylim (injured) | 1947 | 20 | Bersham | Rhostyllen | Haulage Hand | 83150 |
| WILLIAMS | James | 1960 | 22 | Gilmerton | Gilmerton | Coal miner (drawer) | 83406 |
| WILLIAMS | John T. (injured) | 1919 | 55 | Dinorwic Quarry | Llanberis | Quarryman | 83662 |
| WILLIAMS | R.S. (injured) | 1951 | 21 | Bold | Earlstown | Apprentice Surveyor | 83918 |
| WILLIAMS | T.H. (injured) | 1949 | 37 | Ffaldau | Pontycymer | Assistant Repairer | 84174 |
| WILLIAMS | W.J. | 1910 | 30 | Crown | Lower Pwll | Sinker | 84430 |
| WILLIAMS | William John (injured) | 1914 | 32 | Point of Ayr | Ffynnongroyw | Timberman | 84686 |
| WILLIAMS | Daniel J. (injured) | 1929 | 27 | British Rhondda | Glyn Neath | Shotman | 82639 |
| WILLIAMS | Edward (injured) | 1939 | 50 | Ravenhead | St Helens | Contractor | 82895 |
| WILLIAMS | Gwyn | 1944 | 17 | Pentre Usha Quarry | Assistant Haulage Contractor | 83151 | |
| WILLIAMS | James (injured) | 1913 | 41 | Albion | Cilfynydd | Fireman | 83407 |
| WILLIAMS | John Thomas | 1934 | 33 | Gresford | Wrexham | Packer | 83663 |
| WILLIAMS | R.T. (injured) | 1923 | 24 | Penmaenrhos Quarry | Colwyn Bay | Quarryman | 83919 |