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 | John (injured) | 1913 | 21 | Park (c) | Cwmparc | Collier | 16439 |
| DAVIES | M. Evan (injured) | 1924 | 49 | Duffryn Rhondda | Cymmer | Overman | 16695 |
| DAVIES | Samuel | 1943 | 37 | Ravenhead, No.10 | St Helens | Ripper | 16951 |
| DAVIES | W. (injured) | 1927 | 68 | International | Blaengarw | Lamp Lighter | 17207 |
| DAVIES | William Isaac (injured) | 1929 | 56 | Dare | Cwmparc | Haulier | 17463 |
| DAVIES | D.D. (injured) | 1953 | 22 | Coegnant | Nantyffyllon | Trainee | 15416 |
| DAVIES | David J. (injured) | 1929 | 27 | Windsor | Abertridwr | Collier | 15672 |
| DAVIES | Evan (injured) | 1927 | 37 | Penallta | Hengoed | Repairer | 15928 |
| DAVIES | Humphrey (injured) | 1929 | 46 | Glynogwr | Gilfach Goch | Surface Labourer | 16184 |
| DAVIES | John (injured) | 1914 | 32 | Hendre Quarry. | Coed Cae-Deicws | Quarryman | 16440 |
| DAVIES | M.C. (injured) | 1955 | 32 | Nine Mile Point | Wattsville | Assistant Cutterman | 16696 |
| DAVIES | Samuel (injured) | 1912 | 26 | Cwmclydach Graigola | Clydach | Haulier | 16952 |
| DAVIES | W. (injured) | 1955 | 51 | Gelli | Ystrad | Collier | 17208 |
| DAVIES | William J. | 1904 | 24 | Tynybedw | Pentre | Haulier | 17464 |
| DAVIES | D.E. (injured) | 1948 | 37 | Fforchaman | Cwmaman | Journey Attendant | 15417 |
| DAVIES | David J. (injured) | 1932 | 35 | Fforchaman | Cwmaman | Collier | 15673 |
| DAVIES | Evan (injured) | 1927 | 55 | Rock | Glyn-neath | Collier | 15929 |
| DAVIES | Humphrey (injured) | 1949 | 47 | Garn Slope | Blaenavon | Collier | 16185 |
| DAVIES | John (injured) | 1915 | 56 | Parrys Brickworks Quarry | Buckley | Clay Getter | 16441 |
| DAVIES | M.I. | 1933 | 26 | Seven Sisters | Seven Sisters | Haulier | 16697 |
| DAVIES | Samuel (injured) | 1913 | 50 | Benallt | Pontardulais | Collier | 16953 |
| DAVIES | W. (injured) | 1957 | 36 | National | Wattstown | Rider | 17209 |
| DAVIES | William J. (injured) | 1912 | 31 | Pengam | Gilfach | Collier | 17465 |
| DAVIES | D.G. (injured) | 1926 | 34 | Graig Merthyr | Pontarddulais | Collier | 15418 |
| DAVIES | David J. (injured) | 1932 | 38 | Oakdale Navigation, Steam | Oakdale | Haulier | 15674 |