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 | Llewellyn | 1900 | 29 | Eaglesbush | Neath | Surveyor | 16681 |
| DAVIES | S. | 1961 | 64 | Florence | Longton | 16937 | |
| DAVIES | Titus | 1904 | 50 | South Griffin | Blaina | Surface Foreman | 17193 |
| DAVIES | William Glenville | 1942 | 17 | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, East Pit | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Assistant Collier | 17449 |
| DAVIES | D. (injured) | 1953 | 65 | Abercrave | Abercraf | Shotsman | 15402 |
| DAVIES | David H. (injured) | 1949 | 53 | Eastern United | Ruspidge | Collier | 15658 |
| DAVIES | Evan | 1925 | 60 | Blaenhirwaun | Cross Hands | Labourer | 15914 |
| DAVIES | Howell (injured) | 1919 | 18 | Llay Hall | Cefn-y-bedd | Waggoner | 16170 |
| DAVIES | John (injured) | 1912 | 52 | Graig | Merthyr Tydfil | Haulier | 16426 |
| DAVIES | Llewellyn | 1902 | 20 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Haulier | 16682 |
| DAVIES | S. (injured) | 1931 | 48 | Ynysarwed | Resolven | Haulier | 16938 |
| DAVIES | Tom (injured) | 1915 | 33 | Llay Hall | Cefn-y-bedd | Collier | 17194 |
| DAVIES | William H. | 1906 | 42 | Llanerch | Abersychan | Coal miner | 17450 |
| DAVIES | D. (injured) | 1953 | 68 | Garngoch | Gorseinon | Engine Driver | 15403 |
| DAVIES | David Isaac (injured) | 1949 | 48 | Ammanford | Ammanford | Packer | 15659 |
| DAVIES | Evan | 1925 | 37 | Great Mountain | Tumble | Collier | 15915 |
| DAVIES | Howell (injured) | 1925 | 77 | Fernhill, No.1 | Treherbert | Collier | 16171 |
| DAVIES | John (injured) | 1912 | 36 | Llwynon | Crynant | Haulier | 16427 |
| DAVIES | Llewellyn | 1902 | 20 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Haulier | 16683 |
| DAVIES | S. Terry (injured) | 1956 | 34 | Aberpergwm | Glyn-neath | Collier | 16939 |
| DAVIES | Trevor | 1914 | 17 | Ferndale, No.8 | Tylorstown | Collier Boy | 17195 |
| DAVIES | William H. (injured) | 1934 | 61 | Bargoed Brithdir | Bargoed | Collier | 17451 |
| DAVIES | D. (injured) | 1955 | 49 | New Cwmgorse | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Labourer | 15404 |
| DAVIES | David J. | 1901 | 13 | Cawdor | Garnant | Collier's Boy | 15660 |
| DAVIES | Evan (injured) | 1911 | 24 | Main, No.4 | Skewen | Collier | 15916 |