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 | L. (injured) | 1959 | 52 | Six Bells | Six Bells | Assistant Timberman | 16656 |
| DAVIES | Robert J. | 1913 | 25 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | 16912 | |
| DAVIES | Thomas Francis | 1925 | 65 | Lower Deep | Blaina | 17168 | |
| DAVIES | William (injured) | 1947 | 35 | Albion | Cilfynydd | Collier | 17424 |
| DAVIES | Clement (injured) | 1950 | 56 | Windsor | Abertridwr | Waterman | 15377 |
| DAVIES | David (injured) | 1942 | 49 | Glyncastle | Resolven | Collier | 15633 |
| DAVIES | Eric (injured) | 1927 | Bold | Earlstown | 15889 | ||
| DAVIES | Henry (injured) | 1922 | 32 | Llysfaen & Pentregwyddel Quarry | Llanddulas | Quarryman | 16145 |
| DAVIES | John | 1928 | 36 | Cross Hands | Cross Hands | Day Fireman | 16401 |
| DAVIES | l. Lewis (injured) | 1927 | 31 | Cwm Cynon | Mountain Ash | Collier | 16657 |
| DAVIES | Robert J. (injured) | 1931 | 26 | Rivals Quarry | Llithfaen | Mill Feeder | 16913 |
| DAVIES | Thomas G. (injured) | 1912 | 16 | Cefn-y-Bryn | Bryn | Coal Filler | 17169 |
| DAVIES | William (injured) | 1947 | 53 | Llay Hall | Cefn-y-bedd | Waste Worker | 17425 |
| DAVIES | Clifford | 1935 | 26 | Penllwyngwent | Ogmore Vale | Poster | 15378 |
| DAVIES | David (injured) | 1945 | 65 | Cwmneol | Cwmaman | Repairer | 15634 |
| DAVIES | Eric (injured) | 1927 | Bold | Earlstown | 15890 | ||
| DAVIES | Henry (injured) | 1927 | 58 | Brackley | Walkden | Collier | 16146 |
| DAVIES | John | 1928 | 40 | Wernos | Ty Croes | Labourer | 16402 |
| DAVIES | L.J. (injured) | 1926 | 32 | Ynysarwed | Resolven | Haulage Engineman | 16658 |
| DAVIES | Robert J. (injured) | 1947 | 60 | Tower | Hirwaun | Surface Labourer | 16914 |
| DAVIES | Thomas H. | 1912 | 61 | Talysarn Quarry | Talysarn | Slate Getter | 17170 |
| DAVIES | William (injured) | 1948 | 49 | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, East Pit | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Rider | 17426 |
| DAVIES | Clifford | 1942 | 16 | Caerau | Caerau | Assistant Truckweigher | 15379 |
| DAVIES | David (injured) | 1947 | 38 | Felinfran | Glais | Fitter | 15635 |
| DAVIES | Ernest (injured) | 1911 | 24 | Lady Lewis | Porth | Haulier | 15891 |