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 | Eifion (Injured) | 1991 | 45 | New Penrhiw [Licensed] | Cwmtwrch | Faceworker | 82915 |
| WILLIAMS | H.T. (injured) | 1929 | 18 | McLaren, No.1 Pit | Abertysswg | Collier’s Helper | 83171 |
| WILLIAMS | James (injured) | 1929 | 34 | Fernhill, No.4 | Treherbert | Collier | 83427 |
| WILLIAMS | Joseph | 1930 | 65 | Moston | Newton Heath | Painter | 83683 |
| WILLIAMS | Reese | 1931 | 26 | Bryn-kinallt | Chirk | Collier | 83939 |
| WILLIAMS | Thomas | 1900 | 57 | Talacre Hall Quarry | Talacre | Labourer | 84195 |
| WILLIAMS | W.R. | 1941 | 28 | Bryn Navigation | Bryn | Stower | 84451 |
| WILLIAMS | William T. | 1955 | 59 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Electrical Haulage Driver | 84707 |
| WILLIAMS | David | 1911 | 65 | Cwmneol | Cwmaman | Sheavesman | 82660 |
| WILLIAMS | EJ (injured) | 1915 | 25 | Tan-y-graig Quarry | Llanaelhaearn | Labourer | 82916 |
| WILLIAMS | H.W. (injured) | 1927 | 14 | Cwm Cynon | Mountain Ash | Collier | 83172 |
| WILLIAMS | James (injured) | 1929 | 19 | Penallta, No.1 | Hengoed | Collier’s Assistant | 83428 |
| WILLIAMS | Joseph | 1933 | West Cannock, No.5 Pit | Hednesford | 83684 | ||
| WILLIAMS | Reg | 1934 | 29 | Gresford | Wrexham | Electrician | 83940 |
| WILLIAMS | Thomas | 1901 | 22 | Ty Trist | Tredegar | Collier | 84196 |
| WILLIAMS | W.R. (injured) | 1911 | 30 | Oakeley Mine | Blaenau Ffestiniog | Slate Getter | 84452 |
| WILLIAMS | William T. (injured) | 1951 | 55 | Lewis Merthyr | Trehafod | Sinker | 84708 |
| WILLIAMS | David | 1911 | 23 | Fforchaman | Cwmaman | Rider | 82661 |
| WILLIAMS | Elder (injured) | 1915 | 45 | Wynnstay | Ruabon | Filler | 82917 |
| WILLIAMS | Handle (injured) | 1934 | 38 | Gellyceidrim | Glanaman | Collier | 83173 |
| WILLIAMS | James (injured) | 1930 | 48 | Bedwas Navigation | Bedwas | Temp. Chargeman | 83429 |
| WILLIAMS | Joseph (injured) | 1912 | 62 | Western | Nantymoel | Labourer | 83685 |
| WILLIAMS | Reginald | 1933 | 18 | Upton | Upton | 83941 | |
| WILLIAMS | Thomas | 1901 | 53 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | Repairer | 84197 |
| WILLIAMS | W.R. (injured) | 1949 | 45 | Lucy Thomas, No.4 | Abercanaid | Haulier | 84453 |