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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YORATH | Kenneth (injured) | 1949 | 15 | Trane Pit | Evanstown | Trainee | 86526 |
| YOND | John (injured) | 1925 | 61 | Tryddyn Lodge | Coed-talon | Byeman | 86525 |
| YEWER | Brinley | 1936 | 15 | Newlands | Pyle | Collier Boy | 86524 |
| YEOMANS | Charles (injured) | 1940 | 49 | Caldonlow Quarry | Cauldon | Stone Filler | 86522 |
| YEOMANS | Reginald | 1942 | 31 | Sneyd | Burslem | Ripper | 86523 |
| YEOMAN | Albert (injured) | 1925 | 52 | Dare | Cwmparc | Collier | 86517 |
| YEOMAN | Albert Thomas | 1903 | 33 | Abercarn, Prince of Wales | Abercarn | Timberman | 86518 |
| YEOMAN | James (injured) | 1948 | 38 | Coedely | Coedely | Assistant Hitcher | 86519 |
| YEOMAN | R. (injured) | 1956 | 59 | Hafodyrynys | Hafodyrynys | Roadman | 86520 |
| YEOMAN | William A. (injured) | 1933 | 58 | Risca | Risca | Repairer | 86521 |
| YEO | John (injured) | 1913 | 53 | Risca | Risca | Hitcher | 86515 |
| YEO | William | 1913 | 14 | Llanbradach | Llanbradach | Collier Boy | 86516 |
| YENDLE | C.J. (injured) | 1950 | 62 | Windsor | Abertridwr | Wagon Attendant | 86513 |
| YENDLE | Samuel | 1902 | 36 | Pwllypant Quarry | Llanbradach | Chargeman | 86514 |
| YEMM | George (injured) | 1929 | 59 | Arthur & Edward | Upper Lydbrook | Repairer | 86510 |
| YEMM | Morgan James | 1934 | 28 | Gresford | Wrexham | Repairer | 86511 |
| YEMM | Thomas | 1942 | 58 | Northern United | Cinderford | 86512 | |
| YELLING | Fred | 1901 | 25 | Blaenclydach | Blaen Clydach | Collier | 86509 |
| YELLAND | Michael Vivian | 1976 | 33 | Wheal Jane | Baldhu | Chargehand miner | 86508 |
| YELL | Robert | 1905 | 20 | National, No.2 | Wattstown | Haulier | 86507 |
| YEARSLEY | Robert (Injured) | 1983 | 59 | Lea Hall | Rugeley | General surface worler | 86505 |
| YEARSLEY | Thomas (injured) | 1934 | 31 | Bute Merthyr | Treherbert | Haulier | 86506 |
| YEARON | George (injured) | 1929 | 42 | Oak | Hollinwood | Coal Washery Attendant | 86504 |
| YEARHAM | George | 1950 | 57 | Creswell | Creswell | Face Timberman | 86503 |
| YEARDSLEY | James (injured) | 1908 | 29 | Washington Glebe | Washington | Pumpman | 86502 |