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 | A. (injured) | 1954 | 33 | Cefn Coed | Crynant | Borer | 82422 |
| WILLIAMS | David | 1927 | 40 | Coegnant | Nantyffyllon | Collier | 82678 |
| WILLIAMS | Emanuel (injured) | 1925 | 17 | Dowlais Cardiff | Abercynon | Light Carrier | 82934 |
| WILLIAMS | Hector (injured) | 1925 | 20 | Hafodyrynys | Hafodyrynys | Collier’s Helper | 83190 |
| WILLIAMS | Job | 1914 | 44 | Aberbaiden | Kenfig Hill | Collier | 83446 |
| WILLIAMS | Joseph (injured) | 1933 | Bold | Earlstown | 83702 | ||
| WILLIAMS | Richard | 1910 | 47 | Bedlinog, No.1 | Bedlinog | Repairer | 83958 |
| WILLIAMS | Thomas | 1911 | 39 | Trefil Quarry | Trefil | Loco. Latcher | 84214 |
| WILLIAMS | Wilfred (injured) | 1949 | 26 | Penrikyber | Penrhiwceiber | Shackler | 84470 |
| WILLIAMS | A. (injured) | 1957 | 30 | Celynen, South | Abercarn | Collier | 82423 |
| WILLIAMS | David | 1930 | 42 | Merthyr Vale | Merthyr Vale | Haulier | 82679 |
| WILLIAMS | Emlyn | 1901 | 15 | Tillery, Gray Pit | Abertillery | Collier’s Boy | 82935 |
| WILLIAMS | Hector Vincent (injured) | 1947 | 42 | Albion Road | Pantygasseg | Repairer | 83191 |
| WILLIAMS | Job | 1925 | 36 | Gatewen | Wrexham | Machineman | 83447 |
| WILLIAMS | Joseph (injured) | 1935 | 42 | Mossfield | Longton | Dataller | 83703 |
| WILLIAMS | Richard | 1911 | 28 | Caerbryn | Llandybie | Collier | 83959 |
| WILLIAMS | Thomas | 1912 | 42 | Bertie Pit | Trehafod | Fitter | 84215 |
| WILLIAMS | William | 1900 | 56 | Western | Nantymoel | Collier | 84471 |
| WILLIAMS | A. Harry (injured) | 1949 | 46 | Rhiw Colbren | Abertillery | Collier | 82424 |
| WILLIAMS | David | 1945 | 68 | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, Steer Pit | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Brakesman | 82680 |
| WILLIAMS | Emlyn | 1956 | 63 | Bradford | Bradford | Ripper | 82936 |
| WILLIAMS | Henry | 1903 | 34 | Aberaman, Clay Level | Mountain Ash | Collier | 83192 |
| WILLIAMS | Job (injured) | 1925 | 52 | Llay Hall | Cefn-y-bedd | Collier | 83448 |
| WILLIAMS | Joseph (injured) | 1939 | 36 | Hafod | Ruabon | Screen Tippler | 83704 |
| WILLIAMS | Richard | 1911 | 25 | Rhymney Merthyr | Pontlottyn | Haulier | 83960 |