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 | Rees (injured) | 1913 | 44 | Ely | Penygraig | Fireman | 83933 |
| WILLIAMS | T.W. | 1946 | 70 | Easington | Easington Colliery | Shifter | 84189 |
| WILLIAMS | W.J. (injured) | 1951 | 38 | Britannic | Gilfach Goch | Pipeman | 84445 |
| WILLIAMS | William Ronald (injured) | 1947 | 26 | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, Steer Pit | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Coal Hewer | 84701 |
| WILLIAMS | David | 1907 | 56 | Pochin | Hollybush | Repairer | 82654 |
| WILLIAMS | Edwin | 1908 | 53 | Garw | Blaengarw | Labourer | 82910 |
| WILLIAMS | H.J. (injured) | 1927 | 50 | Tirbach | Ystalyfera | Assistant Sawyer | 83166 |
| WILLIAMS | James (injured) | 1925 | 33 | Fernhill, No.10 Level | Treherbert | Collier | 83422 |
| WILLIAMS | Joseph | 1913 | Cape | Gowerton | Collier | 83678 | |
| WILLIAMS | Rees (injured) | 1930 | 45 | Hook, Margaret Pit | Llangwm | Fitter | 83934 |
| WILLIAMS | T.W. (injured) | 1956 | 46 | Varteg | Ystalyfera | Ripper | 84190 |
| WILLIAMS | W.J. (injured) | 1955 | 32 | Rock | Glyn-neath | Collier | 84446 |
| WILLIAMS | William S. (injured) | 1920 | 19 | Cefn-y-bedd | Cefn-y-bedd | Filler | 84702 |
| WILLIAMS | David | 1908 | 31 | Garw, No.3 Slant | Pontyrhyll | Collier | 82655 |
| WILLIAMS | Edwin | 1945 | 36 | Bersham | Rhostyllen | Slack Washery Attendant | 82911 |
| WILLIAMS | H.J. (injured) | 1928 | 26 | Coedcae Level | Resolven | Collier | 83167 |
| WILLIAMS | James (injured) | 1925 | 46 | Llanbradach | Llanbradach | Collier | 83423 |
| WILLIAMS | Joseph | 1913 | 26 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | 83679 | |
| WILLIAMS | Rees (injured) | 1930 | 57 | Ty Trist, No.1 | Tredegar | Haulier | 83935 |
| WILLIAMS | Taliesin | 1914 | 43 | Ynysfaio | Pen-yr-englyn | Traffic Man | 84191 |
| WILLIAMS | W.J. (injured) | 1955 | 47 | Taff Merthyr | Treharris | Collier | 84447 |
| WILLIAMS | William S. (injured) | 1920 | 14 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Apprentice | 84703 |
| WILLIAMS | David | 1908 | 18 | Killan | Dunvant | Collier | 82656 |
| WILLIAMS | Edwin (injured) | 1930 | 19 | Graig Fawr Quarry | Labourer | 82912 | |
| WILLIAMS | H.J. (injured) | 1928 | 14 | Penallta, No.2 | Hengoed | Collier Boy | 83168 |