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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACKERS | William | 1900 | 14 | Bradford, Parker Pit | Bradford | Waggoner | 92 |
| ACKERMAN | Albert (injured) | 1935 | 40 | Duffryn Rhondda | Cymmer | Collier | 73 |
| ACKERMAN | E. (injured) | 1951 | 28 | Caerau | Caerau | Repairer | 74 |
| ACKERMAN | Max (injured) | 1911 | 31 | Pentre (b) | Kenfig Hill | Collier | 75 |
| ACE | Edward (injured) | 1913 | 21 | Cymmer, Old Pit | Cymmer | Timberman | 72 |
| ABSON | George | 1929 | 47 | Brandon | Brandon & Byshottles | Deputy | 71 |
| ABSOLOM | Charles | 1903 | 48 | Coegnant | Nantyffyllon | Night repairer | 67 |
| ABSOLOM | John (injured) | 1927 | 47 | Coedcae Level | Resolven | Washery Foreman | 68 |
| ABSOLOM | Joseph | 1909 | 36 | Celynen | Abercarn | Collier | 69 |
| ABSOLOM | William | 1907 | 21 | Elliot | New Tredegar | Collier | 70 |
| ABSOLAN | T. (injured) | 1953 | 26 | Penallta | Hengoed | Collier | 66 |
| ABRAMS | Edgar (injured) | 1955 | 39 | Llay Main | Llay | Ripper | 64 |
| ABRAMS | W. (injured) | 1955 | 49 | Sutton Manor | Marshall's Cross | Collier | 65 |
| ABRAM | Arthur | 1916 | 35 | Gatewen | Wrexham | Collier | 62 |
| ABRAM | John | 1920 | 38 | Edge Green | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Drawer | 63 |
| ABRAHAMS | David (injured) | 1944 | 36 | Merthyr Vale | Merthyr Vale | Overman | 59 |
| ABRAHAMS | Edward (injured) | 1920 | 59 | Bamfurlong | Bamfurlong | Shiftman | 60 |
| ABRAHAMS | Henry Thomas | 1913 | 24 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | 61 | |
| ABRAHAM | Edward (injured) | 1941 | 34 | Cwmgwrach | Cwmgwrach | Collier | 52 |
| ABRAHAM | Ellis (injured) | 1920 | 62 | Boundary Shaft | Minera | Miner | 53 |
| ABRAHAM | Henry | 1903 | 27 | Deep Navigation, South | Treharris | Repairer | 54 |
| ABRAHAM | Thomas (injured) | 1912 | 35 | South Wales | Cwmtillery | Timberman | 55 |
| ABRAHAM | William | 1901 | 30 | Llancaiach, No.1 | Nelson | Collier | 56 |
| ABRAHAM | William (injured) | 1913 | 52 | Castle | Troedyrhiw | Haulier | 57 |
| ABRAHAM | William John (injured) | 1930 | 43 | Abernant | Argoed | Collier | 58 |