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 | Elvet (injured) | 1950 | 27 | McLaren | Abertysswg | Turner | 82931 |
| WILLIAMS | Haydn (injured) | 1925 | 24 | Gilwen | Cwm-twrch Uchaf | Repairer | 83187 |
| WILLIAMS | Jenkin | 1910 | 36 | Cefn Slip | Kenfig Hill | Repairer | 83443 |
| WILLIAMS | Joseph (injured) | 1928 | 28 | Windsor | Abertridwr | Collier | 83699 |
| WILLIAMS | Richard | 1905 | 60 | International | Blaengarw | Repairer | 83955 |
| WILLIAMS | Thomas | 1910 | 47 | Wynnstay | Ruabon | Airwayman | 84211 |
| WILLIAMS | Watkin (injured) | 1928 | 36 | Dorothea Quarry | Nantlle | Labourer | 84467 |
| WILLIAMS | A. (injured) | 1951 | 26 | Brynhenllis | Upper Cwmtwrch | Labourer | 82420 |
| WILLIAMS | David | 1921 | 75 | Craiglwyd Quarry | Penmaenmawr | Hooker On | 82676 |
| WILLIAMS | Elwyn (injured) | 1934 | 27 | Dowlais Cardiff | Abercynon | Surface Labourer | 82932 |
| WILLIAMS | Haydn (injured) | 1946 | 45 | Princess Royal | Whitecroft | Collier | 83188 |
| WILLIAMS | Jesse (injured) | 1927 | 34 | Trefor Pit | Trehafod | Traffic Foreman | 83444 |
| WILLIAMS | Joseph (injured) | 1930 | Bold | Earlstown | 83700 | ||
| WILLIAMS | Richard | 1905 | 43 | National, No.2 | Wattstown | Collier | 83956 |
| WILLIAMS | Thomas | 1911 | 48 | Bedwellty | Tredegar | Fitter | 84212 |
| WILLIAMS | Wilfred | 1906 | 15 | Varteg Hill | Varteg | Collier Boy | 84468 |
| WILLIAMS | A. (injured) | 1953 | 41 | Western | Nantymoel | Rider | 82421 |
| WILLIAMS | David | 1925 | 42 | Bedwellty, No.1 Pit | Tredegar | Collier | 82677 |
| WILLIAMS | Elwyn R. (injured) | 1931 | 30 | Tirbach | Ystalyfera | Shotfirer | 82933 |
| WILLIAMS | HE (injured) | 1935 | 57 | Llay Main | Llay | Collier | 83189 |
| WILLIAMS | Job | 1913 | 52 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | 83445 | |
| WILLIAMS | Joseph (injured) | 1932 | Lea Green | St Helens | 83701 | ||
| WILLIAMS | Richard | 1908 | 26 | Park (c) | Cwmparc | Assistant Hitcher | 83957 |
| WILLIAMS | Thomas | 1911 | 18 | Deep Navigation, South | Treharris | Haulier | 84213 |
| WILLIAMS | Wilfred (injured) | 1911 | 14 | North Blaina | Blaina | Door Boy | 84469 |