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 | Evan (injured) | 1928 | 34 | Dowlais Cardiff | Abercynon | Fireman | 15930 |
| DAVIES | Humphrey (injured) | 1952 | Oakeley Mine | Blaenau Ffestiniog | Rockman | 16186 | |
| DAVIES | John (injured) | 1916 | 39 | Aughamadoch Quarry | Labourer | 16442 | |
| DAVIES | M.J. (injured) | 1943 | 19 | Wyndham | Nantymoel | Assistant Collier | 16698 |
| DAVIES | Samuel (injured) | 1915 | 26 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Labourer | 16954 |
| DAVIES | W. (injured) | 1958 | 19 | Point of Ayr | Ffynnongroyw | Surface Worker | 17210 |
| DAVIES | William J. (injured) | 1912 | 20 | Penrikyber | Penrhiwceiber | Collier | 17466 |
| DAVIES | D.G. (injured) | 1945 | 20 | Varteg | Ystalyfera | Assistant Collier | 15419 |
| DAVIES | David J. (injured) | 1933 | 27 | Cefn Drim | Pontarddulais | Collier | 15675 |
| DAVIES | Evan (injured) | 1928 | 43 | Llanbradach, No.2 | Llanbradach | Master Haulier | 15931 |
| DAVIES | I. | 1959 | 49 | Tylorstown, No.9 | Tylorstown | Journey Attendant | 16187 |
| DAVIES | John (injured) | 1916 | 15 | Hafod | Ruabon | Waggoner | 16443 |
| DAVIES | M.O. | 1932 | 33 | Pwllfaron | Resolven | Rope Attendant | 16699 |
| DAVIES | Samuel (injured) | 1925 | 30 | Agecroft | Agecroft | Fireman | 16955 |
| DAVIES | W. Idris (injured) | 1958 | 43 | Garth Merthyr (b) | Resolven | Coal Hewer | 17211 |
| DAVIES | William J. (injured) | 1913 | 33 | Cwmllynfell | Cwmllynfell | Fireman | 17467 |
| DAVIES | D.G. (injured) | 1952 | 29 | Wyllie | Pontllanfraith | Collier | 15420 |
| DAVIES | David J. (injured) | 1933 | 53 | McLaren, No.3 Pit | Abertysswg | Haulier | 15676 |
| DAVIES | Evan (injured) | 1929 | 42 | Llanbradach, No.1 | Llanbradach | Haulier | 15932 |
| DAVIES | I. (injured) | 1952 | 47 | Abercynon | Abercynon | Collier | 16188 |
| DAVIES | John (injured) | 1919 | 63 | Ewloe Quarry | Ewloe | Clay Getter | 16444 |
| DAVIES | M.T. (injured) | 1957 | 24 | National | Wattstown | Packer | 16700 |
| DAVIES | Samuel (injured) | 1927 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 16956 | ||
| DAVIES | W. Morgan (injured) | 1911 | 34 | Darran (a) | Deri | Collier | 17212 |
| DAVIES | William J. (injured) | 1927 | 23 | South Duffryn | Troedyrhiw | Miner | 17468 |