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 | William Alfred (injured) | 1919 | 26 | Pen-y-bont Quarry | Cefn-mawr | Clay Fitter | 17432 |
| DAVIES | Cynddylan (injured) | 1955 | 24 | Blaenhirwaun | Cross Hands | Assistant Collier | 15385 |
| DAVIES | David A. (injured) | 1915 | 15 | Llysfaen & Pentregwyddel Quarry | Llanddulas | Quarry Nipper | 15641 |
| DAVIES | Evan | 1901 | 34 | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Platelayer | 15897 |
| DAVIES | Henry (injured) | 1934 | 19 | McLaren, No.1 Pit | Abertysswg | Clipper | 16153 |
| DAVIES | John | 1934 | 38 | International | Blaengarw | Haulier | 16409 |
| DAVIES | Lawrence (Injured) | 1973 | 37 | Abernant | Argoed | Ripper | 16665 |
| DAVIES | Rodney | 1907 | 20 | Genwen | Bynea | Trammer | 16921 |
| DAVIES | Thomas J. (injured) | 1912 | 15 | Fforchaman | Cwmaman | Collier Boy | 17177 |
| DAVIES | William Anthony (injured) | 1941 | 47 | Mountain (b) | Gorseinon | Repairer | 17433 |
| DAVIES | Cyril (injured) | 1928 | 21 | Brynwyth Drift | Heol-y-Cyw | Assistant Collier | 15386 |
| DAVIES | David A. (injured) | 1927 | 14 | Hafod, No.2 | Trehafod | Light Carrier | 15642 |
| DAVIES | Evan | 1902 | 63 | Fronfoel Quarry | Llannon | Labourer | 15898 |
| DAVIES | Henry (injured) | 1936 | 43 | Oak | Hollinwood | Collier | 16154 |
| DAVIES | John | 1944 | 39 | Aberbaiden | Kenfig Hill | Haulier | 16410 |
| DAVIES | Leighton (injured) | 1952 | 24 | Groesfaen | Deri | Fitter | 16666 |
| DAVIES | Roger (injured) | 1932 | 49 | Dillwyn | Seven Sisters | Overman | 16922 |
| DAVIES | Thomas J. (injured) | 1924 | 14 | Dinorwic Quarry | Llanberis | Rubbler | 17178 |
| DAVIES | William Arthur (injured) | 1927 | 31 | Llay Main | Llay | Collier | 17434 |
| DAVIES | Cyril (injured) | 1934 | 27 | Fforchaman | Cwmaman | Assistant Collier | 15387 |
| DAVIES | David C. (injured) | 1952 | 22 | Pengam | Gilfach | Collier | 15643 |
| DAVIES | Evan | 1903 | 58 | Cilely | Tonyrefail | Fireman | 15899 |
| DAVIES | Henry (injured) | 1941 | 68 | Graig Merthyr | Pontarddulais | Repairer | 16155 |
| DAVIES | John | 1945 | 70 | Mardy | Maerdy | In charge of Ventilation Door | 16411 |
| DAVIES | Leonard (injured) | 1911 | 13 | Lady Lewis | Porth | Collier Boy | 16667 |