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 | D.H. | 1911 | 28 | Fforchwen | Cwmaman | Traffic overman | 15421 |
| DAVIES | David J. (injured) | 1934 | 60 | Raven | Garnant | Fireman | 15677 |
| DAVIES | Evan (injured) | 1930 | 44 | Cefn Irew | Collier | 15933 | |
| DAVIES | I. (injured) | 1955 | 43 | Windsor | Abertridwr | Prop Withdrawer | 16189 |
| DAVIES | John (injured) | 1920 | 58 | Parrys Brickworks Quarry | Buckley | Clay Getter | 16445 |
| DAVIES | Machentie (injured) | 1937 | 46 | Cwmgwrach | Cwmgwrach | Collier | 16701 |
| DAVIES | Samuel (injured) | 1927 | 30 | Rock | Glyn-neath | Collier | 16957 |
| DAVIES | W. Thomas (injured) | 1913 | 34 | Clydach Merthyr | Clydach | Collier | 17213 |
| DAVIES | William J. (injured) | 1928 | 38 | Park, No.2 | Cwmparc | Haulier | 17469 |
| DAVIES | D.H. (injured) | 1912 | 39 | McLaren, No.3 Pit | Abertysswg | Fitter | 15422 |
| DAVIES | David J. (injured) | 1935 | 47 | Bryn Rhondda | Treorchy | Helper | 15678 |
| DAVIES | Evan (injured) | 1930 | 46 | Cwmneol | Cwmaman | Collier | 15934 |
| DAVIES | I. (injured) | 1957 | 57 | Penallta | Hengoed | Surface Labourer | 16190 |
| DAVIES | John (injured) | 1920 | 58 | Parrys Brickworks Quarry | Buckley | Clay Getter | 16446 |
| DAVIES | Madlwyn | 1947 | 31 | Abergelli | Clydach | Collier | 16702 |
| DAVIES | Samuel (injured) | 1927 | 45 | Seven Sisters | Seven Sisters | Contractor | 16958 |
| DAVIES | W.A. | 1910 | 25 | Senghenydd | Senghenydd | Haulier | 17214 |
| DAVIES | William J. (injured) | 1929 | 38 | Cwmgwrach | Cwmgwrach | Master Haulier | 17470 |
| DAVIES | D.H. (injured) | 1945 | 59 | Pentremawr | Pontyberem | Labourer | 15423 |
| DAVIES | David J. (injured) | 1942 | 48 | Graig Merthyr | Pontarddulais | Collier | 15679 |
| DAVIES | Evan (injured) | 1930 | 31 | Groesfaen | Deri | Collier | 15935 |
| DAVIES | I.I. (injured) | 1951 | 55 | Avon | Abergwynfi | Dumper | 16191 |
| DAVIES | John (injured) | 1920 | 46 | Pemberton | Wigan | Contractor’s Man | 16447 |
| DAVIES | Maldwyn (injured) | 1950 | 28 | Varteg | Ystalyfera | Collier | 16703 |
| DAVIES | Samuel (injured) | 1927 | Sutton Heath | St Helens | 16959 |