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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVIES | Charley | 1931 | Lower Varteg | Abersychan | 15371 | ||
| DAVIES | David (injured) | 1938 | 31 | Newtown | Clifton | Collier | 15627 |
| DAVIES | Enoch | 1909 | 65 | Ackton Hall | Featherstone | Miner | 15883 |
| DAVIES | Henry (injured) | 1913 | 22 | Caerlan | Abercraf | Haulier | 16139 |
| DAVIES | John | 1914 | 42 | Cambrian, No.4 | Clydach Vale | Assistant Repairer | 16395 |
| DAVIES | L. (injured) | 1947 | 26 | Garn Drift | Blaenavon | Collier | 16651 |
| DAVIES | Robert (injured) | 1948 | 15 | Lea Green | St Helens | Haulage Hand | 16907 |
| DAVIES | Thomas E. | 1934 | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, East Pit | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Haulier | 17163 | |
| DAVIES | William (injured) | 1944 | 50 | Pant Farm Quarry | Labourer | 17419 | |
| DAVIES | Christian (Injured) | 1987 | 23 | Bwlch Ton [Licensed] | Resolven | Collier | 15372 |
| DAVIES | David (injured) | 1939 | 49 | Bersham | Rhostyllen | Dataller | 15628 |
| DAVIES | Enoch | 1912 | 58 | Stafford | Fenton | Collier | 15884 |
| DAVIES | Henry (injured) | 1913 | 45 | New Tredegar | New Tredegar | Labourer | 16140 |
| DAVIES | John | 1916 | Milfraen | Blaenavon | 16396 | ||
| DAVIES | L. (injured) | 1951 | 39 | Glyncorrwg | Glyncorrwg | Hewer | 16652 |
| DAVIES | Robert (Injured) | 1987 | 33 | Merthyr Vale | Merthyr Vale | Faceworker | 16908 |
| DAVIES | Thomas E. (injured) | 1933 | 50 | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, East Pit | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Haulier | 17164 |
| DAVIES | William (injured) | 1945 | 53 | Ferndale, No.5 | Ferndale | Rider | 17420 |
| DAVIES | Christmas | 1913 | 28 | Wynnstay | Ruabon | Collier | 15373 |
| DAVIES | David (injured) | 1939 | 52 | Bersham | Rhostyllen | Dataller | 15629 |
| DAVIES | Enoch (injured) | 1930 | 44 | Park (c) | Cwmparc | Collier | 15885 |
| DAVIES | Henry (injured) | 1913 | 39 | Votty & Bowydd Quarry | Blaenau Ffestiniog | Rockman | 16141 |
| DAVIES | John | 1925 | 54 | Abercynon | Abercynon | Haulier | 16397 |
| DAVIES | L. (injured) | 1951 | 35 | Llandybie | Llandybie | Collier | 16653 |
| DAVIES | Robert A.C. | 1931 | 17 | Western | Nantymoel | Assistant Collier | 16909 |