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.J. (injured) | 1947 | 62 | Clydach Merthyr | Clydach | Ostler | 84442 |
| WILLIAMS | William Price | 1913 | 43 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Labourer | 84698 |
| WILLIAMS | David | 1905 | 23 | Ynysfaio | Pen-yr-englyn | Haulier | 82651 |
| WILLIAMS | Edward Trevor | 1911 | 19 | Northwood | Hanley | Engineman | 82907 |
| WILLIAMS | H.G. | 1927 | 30 | Glyn Merthyr | Resolven | Miner | 83163 |
| WILLIAMS | James (injured) | 1925 | 14 | Albion, No.2 | Cilfynydd | Collier Boy | 83419 |
| WILLIAMS | Joseph | 1910 | 29 | Carn Brea & Tincroft | Camborne | Miner | 83675 |
| WILLIAMS | Rees | 1946 | 60 | Brynhenllis | Upper Cwmtwrch | Haulier | 83931 |
| WILLIAMS | T.R. (injured) | 1955 | 56 | Ogilvie | Deri | Labourer | 84187 |
| WILLIAMS | W.J. (injured) | 1949 | St Helens | Seaton | Shotfirer | 84443 | |
| WILLIAMS | William R. (injured) | 1930 | 52 | Deep Duffryn | Mountain Ash | Shifter | 84699 |
| WILLIAMS | David | 1906 | 17 | Elliot, East Pit | New Tredegar | Collier | 82652 |
| WILLIAMS | Edward William (injured) | 1937 | 38 | Coed Isa Quarry | Labourer | 82908 | |
| WILLIAMS | H.H. (injured) | 1915 | 14 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Quarryman’s Apprentice | 83164 |
| WILLIAMS | James (injured) | 1925 | 41 | Black Park | Chirk | Collier | 83420 |
| WILLIAMS | Joseph | 1910 | 42 | Linby | Linby | Loader | 83676 |
| WILLIAMS | Rees (injured) | 1913 | 48 | Cambrian, No.1 | Clydach Vale | Master Haulier | 83932 |
| WILLIAMS | T.S. (injured) | 1954 | 23 | Mountain (b) | Gorseinon | Dumper | 84188 |
| WILLIAMS | W.J. (injured) | 1950 | 62 | Mountain (b) | Gorseinon | Pumpman | 84444 |
| WILLIAMS | William R. (Injured) | 1987 | 39 | Vaynor Quarry | Trefechan | Dump truck driver | 84700 |
| WILLIAMS | David | 1906 | 75 | Penrikyber | Penrhiwceiber | Roadsman | 82653 |
| WILLIAMS | Edward Windsor (injured) | 1928 | 38 | Llanover | Argoed | Collier | 82909 |
| WILLIAMS | H.H. (injured) | 1929 | 39 | Pen-yr-orsedd Quarry | Nantlle | Rockman | 83165 |
| WILLIAMS | James (injured) | 1925 | 35 | Elliot, West Pit | New Tredegar | Machineman | 83421 |
| WILLIAMS | Joseph | 1913 | 38 | Ashton's Green, No.3 | St Helens | Timberman | 83677 |