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 | Samuel | 1929 | 50 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Collier | 16948 |
| DAVIES | V. (injured) | 1914 | 24 | Chanters, No.2 | Atherton | Collier | 17204 |
| DAVIES | William Henry (injured) | 1932 | 43 | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, East Pit | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Collier | 17460 |
| DAVIES | D.B. (injured) | 1944 | 26 | Tower | Hirwaun | Assistant Collier | 15413 |
| DAVIES | David J. (injured) | 1924 | 30 | Dillwyn, Higher | Seven Sisters | Underground Haulier | 15669 |
| DAVIES | Evan (injured) | 1924 | 37 | Cross Hands | Cross Hands | Collier | 15925 |
| DAVIES | Hugh S. (injured) | 1922 | 54 | Penmaen Quarry | Penmaenmawr | Quarryman | 16181 |
| DAVIES | John (injured) | 1913 | 28 | Great Mountain | Tumble | Rider | 16437 |
| DAVIES | M. (injured) | 1936 | 17 | Wyndham | Nantymoel | Assistant Collier | 16693 |
| DAVIES | Samuel | 1934 | 35 | Gresford | Wrexham | Filler | 16949 |
| DAVIES | Vivian Merion (injured) | 1957 | 28 | Great Mountain | Tumble | Tractor Driver | 17205 |
| DAVIES | William Henry (injured) | 1937 | 34 | Bryn-kinallt | Chirk | Pan Mover | 17461 |
| DAVIES | D.C. (injured) | 1956 | 44 | Pentremawr | Pontyberem | Repairer | 15414 |
| DAVIES | David J. (injured) | 1925 | 22 | Glengarw | Blaengarw | Collier | 15670 |
| DAVIES | Evan (injured) | 1925 | 25 | Great Western, No.2 Pit | Gyfeillon | Haulier | 15926 |
| DAVIES | Hugh W. (injured) | 1915 | 16 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Quarryman’s Assistant | 16182 |
| DAVIES | John (injured) | 1913 | 48 | Main, No.4 | Skewen | Fireman | 16438 |
| DAVIES | M. (injured) | 1951 | 17 | Duffryn Rhondda | Cymmer | Timber Attendant | 16694 |
| DAVIES | Samuel | 1941 | 55 | Hafod | Ruabon | Workman | 16950 |
| DAVIES | W. (injured) | 1925 | 39 | Britannic Merthyr | Gilfach Goch | Haulier | 17206 |
| DAVIES | William Henry (injured) | 1948 | 40 | Merthyr Vale | Merthyr Vale | Haulier | 17462 |
| DAVIES | D.C.G. (injured) | 1952 | 40 | Garngoch | Gorseinon | Surface Labourer | 15415 |
| DAVIES | David J. (injured) | 1929 | 45 | Ferndale, No.7 | Tylorstown | Collier | 15671 |
| DAVIES | Evan (injured) | 1925 | 47 | Mardy | Maerdy | Haulier | 15927 |
| DAVIES | Humphrey (injured) | 1912 | 33 | Bedwas Navigation | Trethomas | Collier | 16183 |