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 | William Henry | 1938 | 31 | Bold | Earlstown | Metalman | 17457 |
| DAVIES | D. Arthur (injured) | 1934 | 38 | Nantgrenig | Glanaman | Shotsman | 15410 |
| DAVIES | David J. | 1913 | 33 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | 15666 | |
| DAVIES | Evan (injured) | 1913 | 54 | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Ostler | 15922 |
| DAVIES | Hugh (injured) | 1920 | 46 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Quarryman | 16178 |
| DAVIES | John (injured) | 1913 | 46 | Bedwellty | Tredegar | Fitter | 16434 |
| DAVIES | Loan | 1917 | Forge Slope | Blaenavon | 16690 | ||
| DAVIES | Samuel | 1918 | 39 | Gwersyllt | Gwersyllt | Collier | 16946 |
| DAVIES | Trevor (injured) | 1944 | 31 | Western | Nantymoel | Electrician | 17202 |
| DAVIES | William Henry (injured) | 1925 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 17458 | ||
| DAVIES | D.A. (Injured) | 1989 | 45 | Point of Ayr | Ffynnongroyw | Deputy | 15411 |
| DAVIES | David J. | 1934 | 46 | Llewellyn Merthyr | Merthyr Tydfil | Haulier | 15667 |
| DAVIES | Evan (injured) | 1916 | 62 | Llechwedd Mine | Blaenau Ffestiniog | 15923 | |
| DAVIES | Hugh (injured) | 1926 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 16179 | ||
| DAVIES | John (injured) | 1913 | 44 | Bodringallt | Ystrad | Assistant Repairer | 16435 |
| DAVIES | M. | 1959 | 24 | Garw | Blaengarw | Haulier | 16691 |
| DAVIES | Samuel | 1919 | 54 | Preesall Mine | Preesall | Rock Getter | 16947 |
| DAVIES | Trevor (injured) | 1956 | 40 | McLaren | Abertysswg | Journey Attendant | 17203 |
| DAVIES | William Henry (injured) | 1929 | 55 | Nine Mile Point | Wattsville | Fireman Examiner | 17459 |
| DAVIES | D.B. (injured) | 1925 | 42 | Emlyn | Pen-y-groes | Fireman | 15412 |
| DAVIES | David J. (injured) | 1911 | 24 | Yniscedwyn | Ystradgynlais | Rider | 15668 |
| DAVIES | Evan (injured) | 1917 | 40 | Clock Face | St Helens | Contractor's Man | 15924 |
| DAVIES | Hugh (injured) | 1952 | 32 | Britannia | Pengam | Collier | 16180 |
| DAVIES | John (injured) | 1913 | 52 | Fochriw | Fochriw | Collier | 16436 |
| DAVIES | M. (injured) | 1929 | 20 | Onllwyn, No.1 | Onllwyn | Collier’s Assistant | 16692 |