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 | Henry (injured) | 1929 | 49 | Western | Nantymoel | Timberman | 16147 |
| DAVIES | John | 1928 | 40 | Wernos | Ty Croes | Labourer | 16403 |
| DAVIES | L.J. (injured) | 1934 | 45 | Western | Nantymoel | Collier | 16659 |
| DAVIES | Robert John (injured) | 1938 | 33 | Raynes Quarry | Llysfaen | Stone Filler | 16915 |
| DAVIES | Thomas H. | 1947 | 44 | Western | Nantymoel | Packer | 17171 |
| DAVIES | William (injured) | 1950 | 51 | Newlands | Pyle | Rider | 17427 |
| DAVIES | Clifford (injured) | 1926 | 18 | Morlais | Llangennech | Shackler | 15380 |
| DAVIES | David (injured) | 1947 | 70 | Glyncorrwg | Glyncorrwg | Labourer | 15636 |
| DAVIES | Ernest (injured) | 1912 | 28 | Ferndale, No.2 | Ferndale | Labourer | 15892 |
| DAVIES | Henry (injured) | 1929 | 47 | Wyndham | Nantymoel | Collier | 16148 |
| DAVIES | John | 1928 | 40 | Wernos | Ty Croes | Labourer | 16404 |
| DAVIES | L.R. (injured) | 1952 | 32 | Duffryn Rhondda | Cymmer | Cutterman | 16660 |
| DAVIES | Robert Jones (injured) | 1931 | 51 | Graig Gough Quarry | Quarryman | 16916 | |
| DAVIES | Thomas H. (injured) | 1947 | 21 | Unknown | Collier | 17172 | |
| DAVIES | William (injured) | 1950 | 25 | Six Bells | Six Bells | Daywage Collier | 17428 |
| DAVIES | Clifford (injured) | 1947 | 41 | Southend | Pontlottyn | Working Owner | 15381 |
| DAVIES | David (injured) | 1948 | 33 | McLaren Merthyr | Abertysswg | Ropeman | 15637 |
| DAVIES | Ernest (injured) | 1925 | Lea Green | St Helens | 15893 | ||
| DAVIES | Henry (injured) | 1930 | 41 | Cwmglo Drift | Hoelgerrig | Cutterman | 16149 |
| DAVIES | John | 1933 | 31 | Bedwas Navigation | Bedwas | Fireman | 16405 |
| DAVIES | L.T. (injured) | 1934 | 17 | Maesgwyn | Glyn Neath | Collier’s Helper | 16661 |
| DAVIES | Robert M. | 1949 | 45 | Wyndham | Nantymoel | Haulier | 16917 |
| DAVIES | Thomas Henry | 1914 | 55 | Ruckley Quarry | Quarryman | 17173 | |
| DAVIES | William (injured) | 1953 | 59 | Cwmgwrach | Cwmgwrach | Repairer | 17429 |
| DAVIES | Clifford J. (Injured) | 1982 | 55 | Lea Hall | Rugeley | Power loader operator | 15382 |