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 | W.A. (injured) | 1932 | 32 | Pochin, No.1 | Hollybush | Collier | 17215 |
| DAVIES | William J. (injured) | 1932 | 52 | Nine Mile Point | Wattsville | Master Haulier | 17471 |
| DAVIES | D.J. | 1929 | 49 | Berthlwyd | Gowerton | Collier | 15424 |
| DAVIES | David J. (injured) | 1944 | 37 | Gorsto | Lower Brynamman | Collier | 15680 |
| DAVIES | Evan (injured) | 1930 | 45 | Lady Windsor | Ynysybwl | Collier | 15936 |
| DAVIES | I.J. (injured) | 1925 | Blaennant | Aberdare | Collier | 16192 | |
| DAVIES | John (injured) | 1920 | 51 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Quarryman | 16448 |
| DAVIES | Matthew | 1905 | National, No.2 | Wattstown | 16704 | ||
| DAVIES | Samuel (injured) | 1928 | Bold | Earlstown | 16960 | ||
| DAVIES | W.C. (injured) | 1948 | 34 | Ty Trist | Tredegar | Cutterman | 17216 |
| DAVIES | William J. (injured) | 1933 | 50 | Eastern | Ton Pentre | Pitman | 17472 |
| DAVIES | D.J. (injured) | 1911 | 26 | Dyffryn Amman | Garnant | Collier | 15425 |
| DAVIES | David J. (injured) | 1948 | 47 | Lucy Thomas, No.4 | Abercanaid | Collier | 15681 |
| DAVIES | Evan (injured) | 1930 | 54 | Park (c) | Cwmparc | Assistant Repairer | 15937 |
| DAVIES | I.R. (injured) | 1956 | 59 | Fernhill | Treherbert | Deputy | 16193 |
| DAVIES | John (injured) | 1923 | Rhosydd Mine | Tanygrisiau | Slate Getter | 16449 | |
| DAVIES | Matthias | 1934 | 24 | Gresford | Wrexham | Filler | 16705 |
| DAVIES | Samuel (injured) | 1930 | 20 | Blaenhirwaun | Cross Hands | Assistant Collier | 16961 |
| DAVIES | W.D. (injured) | 1912 | 19 | Rhiwbach Quarry | Glab-aber | Tipman | 17217 |
| DAVIES | William J. (injured) | 1944 | Garw | Blaengarw | Labourer | 17473 | |
| DAVIES | D.J. (injured) | 1912 | 33 | Fochriw, No.1 | Fochriw | Haulier | 15426 |
| DAVIES | David J. (injured) | 1949 | 52 | Lucy Thomas, No.4 | Abercanaid | Stallman | 15682 |
| DAVIES | Evan (injured) | 1932 | 43 | Gellyceidrim | Glanaman | Collier | 15938 |
| DAVIES | Idris | 1928 | 44 | Cribbwr Fawr | Pyle | Haulier | 16194 |
| DAVIES | John (injured) | 1923 | 24 | Rivals Quarry | Llithfaen | Labourer | 16450 |