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 | D. (injured) | 1912 | 68 | Bedwellty, No.1 Pit | Tredegar | Roadman | 15396 |
| DAVIES | David G. | 1908 | 28 | Abercrave | Abercraf | Carpenter | 15652 |
| DAVIES | Evan | 1910 | 46 | Ferndale, No.7 | Tylorstown | Collier | 15908 |
| DAVIES | Herbert (injured) | 1928 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 16164 | ||
| DAVIES | John (injured) | 1911 | 31 | Trefor Pit | Trehafod | Rider | 16420 |
| DAVIES | Lewis | 1942 | 17 | Seven Sisters | Seven Sisters | Assistant Collier | 16676 |
| DAVIES | Rowland (injured) | 1948 | 48 | Bryn | Bryn | Haulage Rider | 16932 |
| DAVIES | Thomas W. | 1930 | 46 | Markham. | Blackwood | Labourer | 17188 |
| DAVIES | William G. (injured) | 1926 | 23 | Cefn Drim | Pontarddulais | Collier | 17444 |
| DAVIES | D. (injured) | 1930 | 18 | Penallta | Hengoed | Collier’s Assistant | 15397 |
| DAVIES | David Gareth | 1966 | 10 | Aberfan | Merthyr Tydfil | 15653 | |
| DAVIES | Evan | 1913 | 52 | Llwynon Quarry | Penderyn | Labourer | 15909 |
| DAVIES | Herbert (injured) | 1946 | 24 | Ferndale, No.9 | Tylorstown | Packer | 16165 |
| DAVIES | John (injured) | 1912 | 50 | Caepontbren | Pontyates | Mechanic | 16421 |
| DAVIES | Lewis (injured) | 1911 | 31 | Maenofferen Mine | Blaenau Ffestiniog | Slate Getter | 16677 |
| DAVIES | Royston Carl | 1966 | 9 | Aberfan | Merthyr Tydfil | 16933 | |
| DAVIES | Thomas W. (injured) | 1913 | 52 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Quarryman | 17189 |
| DAVIES | William G. (injured) | 1933 | 41 | Bwllfa Dare, No.3 | Cwmdare | Repairer | 17445 |
| DAVIES | D. (injured) | 1930 | Sutton Heath | St Helens | 15398 | ||
| DAVIES | David George (injured) | 1911 | 23 | Resolven | Resolven | Haulier | 15654 |
| DAVIES | Evan | 1913 | 43 | Wynnstay | Ruabon | Collier | 15910 |
| DAVIES | Hopkin (injured) | 1937 | 63 | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, Steer Pit | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Platelayer | 16166 |
| DAVIES | John (injured) | 1912 | 32 | Cwrt-y-bettws | Skewen | Haulier | 16422 |
| DAVIES | Lewis (injured) | 1928 | 35 | Cwmgwrach | Cwmgwrach | Repairer | 16678 |
| DAVIES | Ruben (injured) | 1920 | 29 | Priestner's | Westleigh | Driver | 16934 |