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 | Idris (injured) | 1927 | 17 | Cwm Cynon | Mountain Ash | Collier’s Helper | 16197 |
| DAVIES | John (injured) | 1924 | 46 | Hendre Quarry | Rhydymwyn | Miner | 16453 |
| DAVIES | Merlin (injured) | 1943 | 15 | Glynogwr | Gilfach Goch | Assistant Collier | 16709 |
| DAVIES | Samuel (injured) | 1932 | Bold | Earlstown | 16965 | ||
| DAVIES | W.G. (injured) | 1929 | 25 | Eastern | Ton Pentre | Collier | 17221 |
| DAVIES | William James (injured) | 1918 | 18 | Crowndale Quarry | Llanfynydd | Quarryman | 17477 |
| DAVIES | D.J. (injured) | 1941 | 29 | Cefn Coed | Crynant | Collier | 15430 |
| DAVIES | David James (injured) | 1943 | 35 | Mardy | Maerdy | 15686 | |
| DAVIES | Evan (injured) | 1941 | 63 | Mardy | Maerdy | Haulier | 15942 |
| DAVIES | Idris (injured) | 1929 | 26 | Brynderi | Gurnos | Haulier | 16198 |
| DAVIES | John (injured) | 1924 | 24 | Maesgwyn | Glyn Neath | Haulier | 16454 |
| DAVIES | Messech (injured) | 1921 | 31 | Hafod | Ruabon | Haulage Hand | 16710 |
| DAVIES | Samuel (injured) | 1932 | 33 | Clock Face | St Helens | Collier | 16966 |
| DAVIES | W.G. (injured) | 1944 | 25 | Ynysfaio | Pen-yr-englyn | Collier-Cutterman | 17222 |
| DAVIES | William Jnr (injured) | 1914 | 14 | Kurtz Quarry | St Helens | Rope Runner | 17478 |
| DAVIES | D.J. (injured) | 1949 | 31 | Deep Duffryn | Mountain Ash | Belt Repairer | 15431 |
| DAVIES | David John | 1901 | 23 | Park (c) | Cwmparc | Collier | 15687 |
| DAVIES | Evan (injured) | 1945 | 64 | New Cross Hands | Cross Hands | Haulier | 15943 |
| DAVIES | Idris (injured) | 1930 | 23 | Fernhill, No.4 | Treherbert | Collier’s Assistant | 16199 |
| DAVIES | John (injured) | 1925 | 52 | Bwllfa, No.3 | Aberdare | Fireman | 16455 |
| DAVIES | Meurig Robert (injured) | 1946 | 18 | Pentremawr | Pontyberem | Surface Labourer | 16711 |
| DAVIES | Samuel (injured) | 1933 | 35 | Cefn Coed | Crynant | Labourer | 16967 |
| DAVIES | W.G. (injured) | 1950 | 46 | Great Mountain | Tumble | Repairer | 17223 |
| DAVIES | William John | 1913 | 20 | Merthyr Vale | Merthyr Vale | Collier | 17479 |
| DAVIES | D.J. (injured) | 1950 | 32 | Deep Duffryn | Mountain Ash | Labourer | 15432 |