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 | Howell (injured) | 1934 | 17 | Maesgwyn | Glyn Neath | Collier’s Helper | 16172 |
| DAVIES | John (injured) | 1912 | 37 | Maerdy | Maerdy | Fireman | 16428 |
| DAVIES | Llewellyn | 1931 | 55 | St John's | Maesteg | Fireman | 16684 |
| DAVIES | S.B. (injured) | 1925 | 30 | Agecroft | Agecroft | Fireman | 16940 |
| DAVIES | Trevor | 1956 | 38 | Lewis Merthyr | Trehafod | Chargeman | 17196 |
| DAVIES | William H. (injured) | 1944 | 63 | Lady Windsor | Ynysybwl | Fireman | 17452 |
| DAVIES | D. (injured) | 1955 | 27 | Varteg | Ystalyfera | Cutterman | 15405 |
| DAVIES | David J. | 1911 | 38 | Bryncethin | Tondu | Overman | 15661 |
| DAVIES | Evan (injured) | 1911 | 62 | Maritime | Pontypridd | Coal Trimmer | 15917 |
| DAVIES | Howell (injured) | 1934 | 36 | Tower | Hirwaun | Collier | 16173 |
| DAVIES | John (injured) | 1912 | 46 | Maindy | Ton Pentre | Collier | 16429 |
| DAVIES | Llewellyn (injured) | 1928 | 22 | Hafod, No.1 | Trehafod | Rope Attendant | 16685 |
| DAVIES | S.F. (injured) | 1926 | 25 | St John's | Maesteg | Collier | 16941 |
| DAVIES | Trevor (injured) | 1927 | 29 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Collier | 17197 |
| DAVIES | William H. (injured) | 1950 | 45 | Glengarw | Blaengarw | Roadman | 17453 |
| DAVIES | D. (injured) | 1956 | 17 | Penllwyngwent | Ogmore Vale | Assistant Fitter | 15406 |
| DAVIES | David J. | 1911 | 38 | New Bryncethin | Bryncethin | Overman | 15662 |
| DAVIES | Evan (injured) | 1912 | 27 | Arrail Griffin, No.5 | Six Bells | Collier | 15918 |
| DAVIES | Howell G. (injured) | 1929 | 34 | Cwm Cynon | Mountain Ash | Collier | 16174 |
| DAVIES | John (injured) | 1912 | 21 | Rock | Glyn-neath | Collier | 16430 |
| DAVIES | Llewellyn (injured) | 1930 | 30 | Blaenserchan | Abersychan | Conveyor Fitter | 16686 |
| DAVIES | Sam (injured) | 1930 | Bold | Earlstown | 16942 | ||
| DAVIES | Trevor (injured) | 1928 | 18 | Court Herbert | Neath | Collier’s Helper | 17198 |
| DAVIES | William Haycock | 1927 | 50 | Cwmgwyneu | Goytre | Repairer | 17454 |
| DAVIES | D. (injured) | 1956 | Steer Pit | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Overman | 15407 |