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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVIS | David | 1901 | 39 | Seaton Delaval, E & F Pits | Seaton Delaval | Stoneman | 17541 |
| DAVIS | David | 1905 | 32 | National, No.2 | Wattstown | Collier | 17542 |
| DAVIS | David Brynmor (injured) | 1942 | 41 | New Cwmgorse | Gwaun-cae-Gurwen | Repairer | 17543 |
| DAVIS | David Henry | 1949 | 54 | Eastern United | Ruspidge | 17544 | |
| DAVIS | David John (injured) | 1930 | 28 | Ponthenry | Pont-Henri | Labourer | 17545 |
| DAVIS | Edward | 1900 | 45 | Silverdale [Kents Lane] | Silverdale | Shunter | 17546 |
| DAVIS | Edward | 1912 | 59 | Cannock Chase, No.8 | Cannock | Stallman | 17547 |
| DAVIS | Edward | 1938 | 14 | Holytown | Holytown | 17548 | |
| DAVIS | Emrys (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 17549 | ||
| DAVIS | Emrys J. (injured) | 1925 | 17 | Eastern | Ton Pentre | Collier | 17550 |
| DAVIS | Evan | 1905 | 47 | Park (c) | Cwmparc | Collier | 17551 |
| DAVIS | F.E. (Injured) | 1975 | 39 | South Crofty | Camborne | Miner | 17552 |
| DAVIS | Frederick (injured) | 1954 | 50 | Sandhole | Worsley | Unit Electrical Engineer | 17553 |
| DAVIS | G. (injured) | 1930 | Sherdley | St Helens | 17554 | ||
| DAVIS | George | 1905 | 38 | Vaynor Quarry | Trefechan | Quarryman | 17555 |
| DAVIS | George | 1918 | Dalbeath | Crossgates | 17556 | ||
| DAVIS | George | 1951 | 44 | Eppleton | Hetton | Timber Drawer | 17557 |
| DAVIS | George | 1966 | Fordell | Crossgates | Miner | 17558 | |
| DAVIS | George (injured) | 1914 | 56 | Hafod Quarry | Ruabon | Clay Getter | 17559 |
| DAVIS | George (injured) | 1924 | 14 | Llay Main | Llay | Haulage Hand | 17560 |
| DAVIS | George William | 1916 | 24 | Stobswood | Widdrington Station & Stobswood | Miner | 17561 |
| DAVIS | H. (injured) | 1958 | 49 | Six Bells | Six Bells | Ripper | 17562 |
| DAVIS | Harold (injured) | 1928 | 34 | Llay Main | Llay | Collier | 17563 |
| DAVIS | Henry | 1903 | 56 | Amblecote, Fireclay | Amblecote | Pikeman | 17564 |
| DAVIS | Henry | 1904 | 19 | Denaby Main | Denaby | Driver | 17565 |