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 | T.H. (injured) | 1950 | 39 | Garw | Blaengarw | Collier | 84175 |
| WILLIAMS | W.J. (injured) | 1912 | 28 | Ferndale, No.2 | Ferndale | Collier | 84431 |
| WILLIAMS | William John (injured) | 1930 | 23 | Pwllfaron | Resolven | Collier | 84687 |
| WILLIAMS | Daniel J. (injured) | 1936 | 36 | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, East Pit | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Collier | 82640 |
| WILLIAMS | Edward (injured) | 1942 | 55 | Point of Ayr | Ffynnongroyw | Timberman | 82896 |
| WILLIAMS | Gwynfor D. | 1943 | 29 | Pentremawr | Pontyberem | Collier | 83152 |
| WILLIAMS | James (injured) | 1913 | 73 | Deep Duffryn | Mountain Ash | Haulier | 83408 |
| WILLIAMS | John Thomas (injured) | 1925 | 24 | Vron | Brymbo | Filler | 83664 |
| WILLIAMS | R.V. (Injured) | 1972 | 49 | Llechwedd Mine | Blaenau Ffestiniog | Rockman | 83920 |
| WILLIAMS | T.H. (injured) | 1953 | 55 | Western | Nantymoel | Post Withdrawer | 84176 |
| WILLIAMS | W.J. (injured) | 1912 | 27 | Tawycraig Quarry | Quarryman | 84432 | |
| WILLIAMS | William L. (injured) | 1930 | 19 | Llysfaen Quarry | Llysfaen | Labourer | 84688 |
| WILLIAMS | David | 1901 | 26 | Coegnant | Nantyffyllon | Assistant Hitcher | 82641 |
| WILLIAMS | Edward (injured) | 1948 | 61 | Cronton | Whiston | Coal Cutter | 82897 |
| WILLIAMS | H. | 1901 | 49 | Sweeney Quarry | Whittington | Engineman | 83153 |
| WILLIAMS | James (injured) | 1913 | 59 | Elba | Gowerton | Collier | 83409 |
| WILLIAMS | John W. | 1905 | 29 | Vron | Brymbo | Pumpman | 83665 |
| WILLIAMS | Ralph (injured) | 1929 | 16 | Western | Nantymoel | Collier’s Boy | 83921 |
| WILLIAMS | T.H. (injured) | 1954 | 50 | Hendy Merthyr | Craig-cefn-parc | Collier | 84177 |
| WILLIAMS | W.J. (injured) | 1914 | 37 | Dinorwic Quarry | Llanberis | Quarryman | 84433 |
| WILLIAMS | William L. (injured) | 1941 | 37 | Garw | Blaengarw | Ripper | 84689 |
| WILLIAMS | David | 1901 | 25 | Ferndale, No.5 | Ferndale | Assistant Fireman | 82642 |
| WILLIAMS | Edward Amery | 1909 | 25 | Pantyffynnon | Pantyffynnon | Surveyor | 82898 |
| WILLIAMS | H. | 1905 | 42 | Tower | Hirwaun | Collier | 83154 |
| WILLIAMS | James (injured) | 1913 | 53 | Pentre (b) | Kenfig Hill | Repairer | 83410 |