MineArchiveBig Pit explosion (1908)
| Date | 11 December 1908 |
|---|---|
| Mine | Big Pit |
| Region | Torfaen |
| Type | Explosion |
| Fatalities | 3 |
| Context | During active mining |
| Status | Researched |
A localised underground explosion killed three men.
What happened
On 11 December 1908, a localised explosion underground at Big Pit killed three men: George Williams (54), John Jones (21) and Nathaniel Brankley (34).
Recorded claims
Individual factual claims, each attached to the source(s) that support it below. Where sources disagree, both are kept.
- George Williams (54), John Jones (21) and Nathaniel Brankley (34) died in a localised explosion on 11 December 1908. 1
Sources
- (secondary) Big Pit Blaenavon — Welsh Coal Mines
Record created: 20 August 2026 · Last researched: 20 August 2026