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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM | David | 1926 | 22 | Tareni | Godre'r-graig | Rider | 82365 |
| WILLIAM | David L. (injured) | 1948 | 42 | Elliot | New Tredegar | Labourer | 82366 |
| WILLIAM | Davies | 1924 | 24 | Rhosamman | Brynamman | Fireman | 82367 |
| WILLIAM | E.H. (injured) | 1938 | 58 | Bryn-kinallt | Chirk | Airway Repairer | 82368 |
| WILLIAM | Evan (injured) | 1933 | 31 | Penallta | Hengoed | Labourer | 82369 |
| WILLIAM | Evan John (injured) | 1925 | 43 | Werntarw Drift | Pencoed | Collier | 82370 |
| WILLIAM | George | 1910 | 65 | Muxton | Donnington | Sinker | 82371 |
| WILLIAM | Gordon (injured) | 1932 | 22 | East Blaina | Blaina | Collier’s Assistant | 82372 |
| WILLIAM | Herbert (injured) | 1931 | 28 | Plas Power | Wrexham | Collier | 82373 |
| WILLIAM | Hill | 1911 | 40 | Milfraen | Blaenavon | Master Haulier | 82374 |
| WILLIAM | Hocking | 1905 | 20 | Dolcoath | Camborne | Trammer | 82375 |
| WILLIAM | Horace (injured) | 1933 | 21 | Ty Trist, No.1 | Tredegar | Collier’s Helper | 82376 |
| WILLIAM | Hugh (injured) | 1915 | 45 | Dorothea Quarry | Nantlle | Slate Getter | 82377 |
| WILLIAM | Idris (injured) | 1925 | 15 | McLaren, No.1 Pit | Abertysswg | Collier Boy | 82378 |
| WILLIAM | J. (injured) | 1957 | 47 | Bargoed | Bargoed | Trafficman | 82379 |
| WILLIAM | Jacob | 1904 | 59 | Castle | Troedyrhiw | Repairer | 82380 |
| WILLIAM | John | 1908 | 58 | Cilyrychen Quarry | Llandebie | Labourer | 82381 |
| WILLIAM | John | 1913 | 21 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | 82382 | |
| WILLIAM | John | 1934 | Acomb | Acomb | 82383 | ||
| WILLIAM | Joseph | 1900 | 40 | Coegnant | Nantyffyllon | Haulier | 82384 |
| WILLIAM | Joseph | 1912 | 49 | Pen y garreg Quarry | Dolphin | Quarryman | 82385 |
| WILLIAM | Leslie | 1934 | 43 | Blaenavon, Big Pit | Blaenavon | Collier | 82386 |
| WILLIAM | Merick (injured) | 1929 | 40 | Navigation | Mountain Ash | Haulier | 82387 |
| WILLIAM | Mewrig Wynne (injured) | 1934 | 26 | Brynamman | Brynamman | Collier | 82388 |
| WILLIAM | Morgans | 1906 | 23 | Ferndale, No.7 | Tylorstown | Collier | 82389 |