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 | Thomas W. (injured) | 1941 | 15 | Tareni, No.2 | Godre'r-graig | Trammer | 17190 |
| DAVIES | William George | 1927 | 35 | Marine | Cwm | Repairer | 17446 |
| DAVIES | D. (injured) | 1938 | 15 | Llay Main | Llay | Haulage Hand | 15399 |
| DAVIES | David Geraldus (injured) | 1943 | 21 | Pwllbach | Ystalyfera | Assistant Collier | 15655 |
| DAVIES | Evan | 1914 | 24 | Bryn Navigation | Bryn | Haulier | 15911 |
| DAVIES | Horace G. (injured) | 1934 | 27 | Bargoed Brithdir | Bargoed | Collier | 16167 |
| DAVIES | John (injured) | 1912 | 23 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Timberman | 16423 |
| DAVIES | Lewis (injured) | 1934 | 67 | Ferndale, No.2 | Ferndale | Haulier | 16679 |
| DAVIES | Ruben (injured) | 1933 | 31 | Merthyr Vale | Merthyr Vale | Collier’s Helper | 16935 |
| DAVIES | Timothy | 1912 | 25 | Bedwellty, No.2 Pit | Tredegar | Shackler | 17191 |
| DAVIES | William George (injured) | 1926 | 22 | Morlais | Llangennech | Trammer | 17447 |
| DAVIES | D. (injured) | 1949 | Dinorwic Quarry | Llanberis | Tip Man | 15400 | |
| DAVIES | David Glyndwr (injured) | 1924 | 15 | Ystalyfera | Ystalyfera | Weigh Boy | 15656 |
| DAVIES | Evan | 1914 | 40 | Deep Duffryn | Mountain Ash | Haulier | 15912 |
| DAVIES | Howel (injured) | 1955 | Blaenhirwaun | Cross Hands | 16168 | ||
| DAVIES | John (injured) | 1912 | 40 | Duffryn Rhondda | Cymmer | Collier | 16424 |
| DAVIES | Lewis M. (injured) | 1946 | 49 | Rock | Glyn-neath | Collier | 16680 |
| DAVIES | Rupert (injured) | 1946 | 57 | Albion | Cilfynydd | Collier | 16936 |
| DAVIES | Timothy (injured) | 1914 | 39 | Higher Bebbington Quarry | Higher Bebbington | Quarryman | 17192 |
| DAVIES | William George (injured) | 1935 | 18 | Saron | Saron | Assistant Collier | 17448 |
| DAVIES | D. (injured) | 1952 | 29 | Abercynon | Abercynon | Surface Rigger | 15401 |
| DAVIES | David Glyndwr (injured) | 1946 | 30 | Duffryn Rhondda | Cymmer | Repairer | 15657 |
| DAVIES | Evan | 1918 | 40 | Clock Face | St Helens | Contractor's Man | 15913 |
| DAVIES | Howell (injured) | 1911 | 45 | Coedcae | Trehafod | Collier | 16169 |
| DAVIES | John (injured) | 1912 | 58 | Fforchwen | Cwmaman | Smith | 16425 |