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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SurnameForenameYearAgeMine/Quarry NameLocationOccupationRecord ID
WOOLFORD Percy 1911 18 Blaenant Abernant Labourer 85905
WILYES John (injured) 1932 45 Blaenant Abernant Collier 85179
WILLIAMS William 1905 37 Blaenant Abernant Hitcher 84479
WEBBER James (injured) 1927 46 Blaenant Abernant Stower 80805
WATKINS Leslie 1942 26 Blaenant Abernant Collier 80347
WALTERS H. (injured) 1957 47 Blaenant Abernant Collier 79677
VIRGO W.A. (injured) 1927 46 Blaenant Abernant Rider 78909
THOMAS David (injured) 1927 53 Blaenant Abernant Fireman 75583
THOMAS A. (injured) 1954 17 Blaenant Abernant Tram Oiler 75368
THOMAS T.A. (injured) 1925 16 Blaenant Brynmawr Collier's Assistant 76421
THOMAS Edward (Eddie) (injured) 1937 15 Blaenant Abernant Collier’s Helper 75678
THOMAS William E. 1934 27 Blaenant Abernant Haulier 76706
THOMAS Mark (Injured) 1988 24 Blaenant Abernant Faceworker 76218
THOMAS Mostyn (injured) 1942 16 Blaenant Abernant Collier Boy 76236
THOMAS Thomas (injured) 1934 68 Blaenant Abernant Fireman 76500
TAMPLIN William (injured) 1943 23 Blaenant Abernant Assistant Cutterman 74645
SOLCOMBE David G. (Injured) 1990 40 Blaenant Abernant Blending plant foreman 72554
SMITH Phillip (injured) 1946 60 Blaenant Abernant Haulier 72108
ROWLANDS William (injured) 1944 45 Blaenant Abernant Miner 68582
ROBERTS Paul (Injured) 1989 26 Blaenant Abernant Faceworker 66976
ROBERTS John (injured) 1925 34 Blaenant Abernant Collier 66812
ROACH John B. (Injured) 1987 43 Blaenant Abernant Elecyrician 66254
PRICE Royston (Injured) 1990 40 Blaenant Abernant Faceman 63031
PRICE David William (Injured) 1912 14 Blaenant Abernant Collier 62805
POWELL Bede (injured) 1934 39 Blaenant Abernant Miner 62262