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 | Maurice | 1902 | 38 | Cannock & Rugeley, Valley Mine | Hednesford | Engine winder | 16706 |
| DAVIES | Samuel (injured) | 1931 | Bold | Earlstown | 16962 | ||
| DAVIES | W.D. (injured) | 1927 | 64 | Garw | Blaengarw | Labourer | 17218 |
| DAVIES | William J. (injured) | 1945 | 60 | Merthyr Vale | Merthyr Vale | Packer | 17474 |
| DAVIES | D.J. (injured) | 1927 | 35 | Blaenhirwaun | Cross Hands | Collier | 15427 |
| DAVIES | David James | 1914 | 30 | Dunvant | Dunvant | Collier | 15683 |
| DAVIES | Evan (injured) | 1934 | 45 | Gellyceidrim | Glanaman | Collier | 15939 |
| DAVIES | Idris | 1956 | 36 | Ffaldyre | Resolven | Withdrawer | 16195 |
| DAVIES | John (injured) | 1924 | 19 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | Pony Driver | 16451 |
| DAVIES | Melvin (injured) | 1932 | 18 | Penallta | Hengoed | Collier’s Assistant | 16707 |
| DAVIES | Samuel (injured) | 1931 | Bold | Earlstown | 16963 | ||
| DAVIES | W.D. (injured) | 1958 | 43 | Taff Merthyr | Treharris | Repairer | 17219 |
| DAVIES | William J. (injured) | 1946 | 32 | Blaenclydach Drift | Blaen Clydach | Collier | 17475 |
| DAVIES | D.J. (injured) | 1932 | 58 | Onllwyn, No.1 | Onllwyn | Miner | 15428 |
| DAVIES | David James | 1956 | 54 | Bryn | Bryn | Steel withdrawer | 15684 |
| DAVIES | Evan (injured) | 1934 | 48 | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, East Pit | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Rider | 15940 |
| DAVIES | Idris (injured) | 1925 | 20 | Mardy | Maerdy | Labourer | 16196 |
| DAVIES | John (injured) | 1924 | 34 | Hendre Quarry | Rhydymwyn | Crusher Feeder | 16452 |
| DAVIES | Melvin (injured) | 1934 | 55 | Hafodyrynys | Hafodyrynys | Collier | 16708 |
| DAVIES | Samuel (injured) | 1931 | 16 | Llay Hall | Cefn-y-bedd | Screenhand | 16964 |
| DAVIES | W.G. | 1910 | 14 | South Duffryn | Troedyrhiw | Shackler | 17220 |
| DAVIES | William James (injured) | 1913 | 17 | Ty Trist, No.1 | Tredegar | Collier’s Assistant | 17476 |
| DAVIES | D.J. (injured) | 1938 | 29 | Llay Main | Llay | Collier | 15429 |
| DAVIES | David James (injured) | 1929 | 26 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Collier | 15685 |
| DAVIES | Evan (injured) | 1935 | 46 | Glyncorrwg | Glyncorrwg | Hewer | 15941 |