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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DONOVAN | John (Injured) | 1911 | 33 | New Tredegar, No.3 | New Tredegar | Collier | 19050 |
| DONOVAN | John (injured) | 1927 | 34 | Cwmglo Drift | Heolgerrig | Labourer | 19051 |
| DONOVAN | John (injured) | 1949 | 25 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Collier | 19052 |
| DONOVAN | Michael (Injured) | 1912 | 35 | Penrikyber | Penrhiwceiber | Haulier | 19053 |
| DONOVAN | Mike | 1904 | 40 | South Duffryn, No.1 | Troedyrhiw | Repairer | 19054 |
| DONOVAN | Patrick | 1905 | 29 | Rhymney Merthyr, No.2 | Pontlottyn | Collier | 19055 |
| DONOVAN | Patrick | 1912 | 48 | South Rhondda | Llanharan | Collier | 19056 |
| DONOVAN | Sandra Pauline | 1966 | 10 | Aberfan | Merthyr Tydfil | 19057 | |
| DONOVAN | T. (injured) | 1959 | 46 | Merthyr Vale | Merthyr Vale | Collier | 19058 |
| DONOVAN | William | 1914 | 22 | Groesfaen | Deri | Night Labourer | 19059 |
| DONOVAN | William (injured) | 1934 | 55 | Halkyn Mine | Halkyn | Lead Dresser | 19060 |
| DONOHUGHUE | Benjamin (injured) | 1933 | 29 | Cwmglo Drift | Hoelgerrig | Coalcutterman | 19040 |
| DONOHUGHE | George (injured) | 1925 | Lea Green | St Helens | 19039 | ||
| DONOHUE | Herbert (injured) | 1928 | 21 | Nook | Tyldesley | Haulage Hand | 19037 |
| DONOHUE | William | 1907 | 17 | Wearmouth | Sunderland | Pony Driver | 19038 |
| DONOHOE or DONOGHUE | Patrick | 1941 | 59 | Roslin | Roslin | Miner | 19036 |
| DONOHOE | Charles (Injured) | 1912 | 19 | Blaina Slant | Ammanford | Trammer | 19034 |
| DONOHOE | Patrick | 1900 | 45 | Drinagh Quarry | Drinagh | Quarrier | 19035 |
| DONOGHUE | John | 1925 | 30 | Great Mountain | Tumble | Collier | 19030 |
| DONOGHUE | John (injured) | 1927 | Sutton Heath | St Helens | 19031 | ||
| DONOGHUE | M.P. (injured) | 1951 | 37 | Astley Green | Tyldesley | Collier | 19032 |
| DONOGHUE | William (injured) | 1942 | 25 | Lyme, No.2 | Haydock | Haulage Hand | 19033 |
| DONO | John Thomas | 1942 | 28 | Sneyd | Burslem | Collier | 19029 |
| DONNON | Robert | 1904 | 34 | Hoyland Silkstone | Hoyland | Trammer | 19028 |
| DONNISION | John | 1918 | Throckley | Throckley | 19027 |