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 | John | 1955 | 41 | Blaenhirwaun | Cross Hands | Collier | 16414 |
| DAVIES | Leslie (injured) | 1942 | 15 | Chanters | Atherton | Haulage Hand | 16670 |
| DAVIES | Ronald (injured) | 1949 | 20 | Windsor | Abertridwr | Collier | 16926 |
| DAVIES | Thomas J. (injured) | 1946 | 25 | Mountain (b) | Gorseinon | Labourer | 17182 |
| DAVIES | William Daniel (injured) | 1946 | 33 | Talyclyn | Hendy | Rope Changer | 17438 |
| DAVIES | Cyril (injured) | 1956 | 33 | Gellyceidrim | Garnant | Collier | 15391 |
| DAVIES | David E. | 1947 | 29 | International | Blaengarw | Acting Trafficman | 15647 |
| DAVIES | Evan | 1905 | 19 | Bold, No.3 | Earlstown | Haulage hand | 15903 |
| DAVIES | Henry J. (injured) | 1943 | 49 | Coegnant | Nantyffylon | Traffic Attendant | 16159 |
| DAVIES | John (injured) | 1909 | Ely | Penygraig | 16415 | ||
| DAVIES | Leslie (injured) | 1947 | 40 | Llanbradach | Llanbradach | Surface Worker | 16671 |
| DAVIES | Ronald (injured) | 1955 | 20 | Bradford | Bradford | Linesman | 16927 |
| DAVIES | Thomas J. (injured) | 1947 | 49 | Rose Heyworth | Cwmtillery | Haulier | 17183 |
| DAVIES | William E. | 1903 | 31 | Aberaman, Clay Level | Mountain Ash | Fireman | 17439 |
| DAVIES | Cyril (injured) | 1956 | 27 | Pentremawr, No.6 | Pontyberem | Collier | 15392 |
| DAVIES | David E. (injured) | 1911 | 58 | Bedlinog | Bedlinog | Trafficman | 15648 |
| DAVIES | Evan | 1905 | 42 | Cambrian | Clydach Vale | Fireman | 15904 |
| DAVIES | Henry Morlais | 1937 | 32 | St John's | Maesteg | Rope Changer | 16160 |
| DAVIES | John (injured) | 1911 | 48 | Braichycymmer | Pontycymer | Collier | 16416 |
| DAVIES | Leslie (injured) | 1948 | 15 | Llanbradach | Llanbrabach | Collier's Helper | 16672 |
| DAVIES | Rowland (injured) | 1915 | 32 | Dinorwic Quarry | Llanberis | Quarryman | 16928 |
| DAVIES | Thomas John (injured) | 1920 | 16 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Quarryman | 17184 |
| DAVIES | William E. | 1911 | 38 | Lady Lewis | Porth | Haulier | 17440 |
| DAVIES | Cyril (injured) | 1957 | 33 | Ogilvie | Deri | Labourer | 15393 |
| DAVIES | David E. (injured) | 1925 | 37 | Fernhill, No.1 | Treherbert | Haulier | 15649 |