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 | Thomas Edward | 1930 | 20 | Hook, Margaret Pit | Llangwm | Labourer | 17165 |
| DAVIES | William (injured) | 1946 | 63 | Ferndale, No.9 | Tylorstown | Rider | 17421 |
| DAVIES | Cladwyn (injured) | 1930 | 17 | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, East Pit | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Assistant Collier | 15374 |
| DAVIES | David (injured) | 1940 | 66 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Quarryman | 15630 |
| DAVIES | Enock (injured) | 1926 | 42 | Bryn-kinallt | Chirk | Repairer | 15886 |
| DAVIES | Henry (injured) | 1914 | 44 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Rockman | 16142 |
| DAVIES | John | 1925 | 54 | Dowlais Cardiff | Abercynon | Haulier | 16398 |
| DAVIES | L. (injured) | 1955 | 68 | Hendy Merthyr | Craig-cefn-parc | Haulier | 16654 |
| DAVIES | Robert G. (injured) | 1938 | 39 | Llechwedd Mine | Blaenau Ffestiniog | Rockman | 16910 |
| DAVIES | Thomas Ensa (injured) | 1946 | 24 | Pontyberem | Pontyberem | Haulier | 17166 |
| DAVIES | William (injured) | 1946 | 64 | Penrikyber | Penrhiwceiber | Repairer | 17422 |
| DAVIES | Claude (injured) | 1935 | 30 | Blaenhirwaun | Cross Hands | Hitcher | 15375 |
| DAVIES | David (injured) | 1941 | 63 | Duffryn Rhondda | Cymmer | Pack Labourer | 15631 |
| DAVIES | Eric (injured) | 1926 | Bold | Earlstown | 15887 | ||
| DAVIES | Henry (injured) | 1917 | 53 | Llysfaen & Pentregwyddel Quarry | Llanddulas | Quarryman | 16143 |
| DAVIES | John | 1925 | 65 | Fforchaman | Cwmaman | Haulier | 16399 |
| DAVIES | L. (injured) | 1955 | 23 | Llanbradach | Llanbradach | Timberman | 16655 |
| DAVIES | Robert Ivor (injured) | 1928 | 14 | Croes-ddwy-afon Quarry | Blaenau Ffestiniog | Slate Maker | 16911 |
| DAVIES | Thomas F. (injured) | 1932 | 51 | Nine Mile Point | Wattsville | Haulier | 17167 |
| DAVIES | William (injured) | 1946 | 47 | Scaitcliffe | Accrington | Fireman | 17423 |
| DAVIES | Cledo (injured) | 1913 | 48 | Preston Wood Quarry | Quarryman | 15376 | |
| DAVIES | David (injured) | 1941 | 19 | Rhigos | Glyn Neath | Collier Boy | 15632 |
| DAVIES | Eric (injured) | 1927 | Bold | Earlstown | 15888 | ||
| DAVIES | Henry (injured) | 1920 | 56 | Llysfaen & Pentregwyddel Quarry | Llanddulas | Quarryman | 16144 |
| DAVIES | John | 1928 | 58 | Aberaman, Clay Level | Mountain Ash | Airwayman | 16400 |