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 | Evan | 1905 | 42 | Cambrian, No.1 | Clydach Vale | Fireman | 15905 |
| DAVIES | Henry Smith (injured) | 1955 | 30 | Gibfield | Atherton | Shotfirer | 16161 |
| DAVIES | John (injured) | 1911 | 22 | Coedcae | Trehafod | Filler | 16417 |
| DAVIES | Levi (injured) | 1913 | 21 | Clyn-mil | Merthyr Tydfil | Collier | 16673 |
| DAVIES | Rowland (injured) | 1923 | 48 | Rivals Quarry | Llithfaen | Horse Man | 16929 |
| DAVIES | Thomas M. | 1902 | 21 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Assistant rider | 17185 |
| DAVIES | William Edward (injured) | 1932 | 25 | Groesfaen | Deri | Sawyer | 17441 |
| DAVIES | Cyril G. (injured) | 1945 | 34 | Western | Nantymoel | Roadman | 15394 |
| DAVIES | David Elias | 1902 | 45 | Oakeley Quarry | Blaenau Ffestiniog | Slate Getter | 15650 |
| DAVIES | Evan | 1907 | 42 | Victoria (f) | Ebbw Vale | Collier | 15906 |
| DAVIES | Herbert (injured) | 1927 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 16162 | ||
| DAVIES | John (injured) | 1911 | 56 | Lady Windsor | Ynysybwl | Labourer | 16418 |
| DAVIES | Lewis | 1905 | 47 | Cambrian, No.1 | Clydach Vale | Timberman | 16674 |
| DAVIES | Rowland (injured) | 1930 | 15 | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, East Pit | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Slag Packer | 16930 |
| DAVIES | Thomas R. | 1903 | 53 | Ferndale, No.7 | Tylorstown | Collier | 17186 |
| DAVIES | William Ewart | 1943 | 34 | Felinfran | Glais | Hitcher | 17442 |
| DAVIES | D. | 1958 | 54 | Llay Main | Llay | Ripper | 15395 |
| DAVIES | David G. | 1905 | 26 | National, No.2 | Wattstown | Collier | 15651 |
| DAVIES | Evan | 1908 | 31 | Ammanford | Ammanford | Haulier | 15907 |
| DAVIES | Herbert (injured) | 1928 | 56 | Aberaman | Mountain Ash | Pumpman | 16163 |
| DAVIES | John (injured) | 1911 | 16 | Lady Windsor | Ynysybwl | Shackler | 16419 |
| DAVIES | Lewis | 1913 | 29 | Ferndale, No.8 | Tylorstown | Collier | 16675 |
| DAVIES | Rowland (injured) | 1936 | 56 | Dinorwic Quarry | Llanberis | Quarryman | 16931 |
| DAVIES | Thomas Reginald | 1931 | 21 | Cefn Coed | Crynant | Labourer | 17187 |
| DAVIES | William F. | 1913 | 27 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | 17443 |