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 | Roger (injured) | 1937 | 49 | Dillwyn | Seven Sisters | Fireman | 16923 |
| DAVIES | Thomas J. (injured) | 1927 | 27 | Cambrian, No.1 | Clydach Vale | Collier’s Assistant | 17179 |
| DAVIES | William B. | 1911 | 59 | Cwrt-y-bettws | Skewen | Shotman | 17435 |
| DAVIES | Cyril (injured) | 1937 | 19 | Abercrave | Abercraf | Assistant Collier | 15388 |
| DAVIES | David Daniel | 1909 | 24 | Yniscedwyn | Ystradgynlais | Haulier | 15644 |
| DAVIES | Evan | 1903 | 46 | Lady Windsor | Ynysybwl | Haulier | 15900 |
| DAVIES | Henry Arthur (injured) | 1947 | 40 | Pentremawr | Pontyberem | Haulier | 16156 |
| DAVIES | John | 1946 | 64 | New Cwmgorse | Gwaun-cae-Gurwen | Slant Roller Cleaner | 16412 |
| DAVIES | Les (injured) | 1949 | 36 | Penallta | Hengoed | Collier | 16668 |
| DAVIES | Roger (injured) | 1951 | 45 | Llanharan | Llanharan | Repairer | 16924 |
| DAVIES | Thomas J. (injured) | 1928 | 56 | Taff Merthyr | Treharris | Splicer | 17180 |
| DAVIES | William Charles (injured) | 1915 | 40 | Delfach Quarry | Quarry Labourer | 17436 | |
| DAVIES | Cyril (injured) | 1942 | 25 | Hafod | Ruabon | Ripper | 15389 |
| DAVIES | David Daniel (injured) | 1944 | 46 | Cefn Coed | Crynant | Repairer | 15645 |
| DAVIES | Evan | 1905 | 40 | Albion | Cilfynydd | Ripper | 15901 |
| DAVIES | Henry Francis | 1913 | 25 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | 16157 | |
| DAVIES | John | 1952 | 36 | St John's | Maesteg | Steel Breaker | 16413 |
| DAVIES | Leslie | 1962 | 37 | Tower | Hirwaun | Fitter | 16669 |
| DAVIES | Ronald (injured) | 1947 | 15 | Groesfaen | Deri | Slag Packer | 16925 |
| DAVIES | Thomas J. (injured) | 1935 | 15 | Parsonage | Leigh | Haulage Hand | 17181 |
| DAVIES | William Christmas | 1902 | 17 | Gellyceidrim | Garnant | Picker | 17437 |
| DAVIES | Cyril (injured) | 1944 | 41 | Onllwyn, No.1 | Onllwyn | Repaire | 15390 |
| DAVIES | David E (injured) | 1929 | 20 | Brynwyth | Heol-y-Cyw | Assistant Repairer | 15646 |
| DAVIES | Evan | 1905 | 19 | Bold | Earlstown | 15902 | |
| DAVIES | Henry J. (injured) | 1932 | 25 | Western | Nantymoel | Assistant Timberman | 16158 |