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 | David John | 1902 | 28 | Eastern | Ton Pentre | Assistant timberman | 15688 |
| DAVIES | Evan (injured) | 1946 | 48 | Point of Ayr | Ffynnongroyw | Haulage Hand | 15944 |
| DAVIES | Idris (injured) | 1943 | 64 | Garth Merthyr (b) | Resolven | Collier | 16200 |
| DAVIES | John (injured) | 1925 | 44 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Haulier | 16456 |
| DAVIES | Mica | 1900 | 51 | Hafod (a). | Trehafod | Repairer | 16712 |
| DAVIES | Samuel (injured) | 1936 | 33 | Talyclyn | Hendy | Collier | 16968 |
| DAVIES | W.H. (injured) | 1913 | 25 | Abernant | Argoed | Haulier | 17224 |
| DAVIES | William John | 1934 | 43 | Britannic | Gilfach Goch | Haulier | 17480 |
| DAVIES | D.J. (injured) | 1950 | 34 | Rhigos, Nos 1 & 4 | Glyn Neath | Haulier | 15433 |
| DAVIES | David John | 1913 | 29 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | 15689 | |
| DAVIES | Evan (injured) | 1947 | 42 | Ferndale, No.9 | Tylorstown | Fireman | 15945 |
| DAVIES | Idris (injured) | 1944 | 40 | Clydach Merthyr | Clydach | Collier | 16201 |
| DAVIES | John (injured) | 1925 | 35 | Nantgwyn | Penygraig | Collier | 16457 |
| DAVIES | Michael | 1966 | 21 | Aberfan | Merthyr Tydfil | 16713 | |
| DAVIES | Samuel (injured) | 1938 | 49 | Plas Power | Wrexham | Banksman | 16969 |
| DAVIES | W.H. (injured) | 1925 | 51 | Llwynypia | Llwynypia | Haulier | 17225 |
| DAVIES | William John | 1942 | 40 | Mountain (b) | Gorseinon | Collier | 17481 |
| DAVIES | D.J. (injured) | 1952 | 30 | Fernhill | Treherbert | Dismantler | 15434 |
| DAVIES | David John | 1947 | 32 | Gresford | Wrexham | Deputy | 15690 |
| DAVIES | Evan A. | 1903 | 17 | Court Herbert | Neath | Rope tender | 15946 |
| DAVIES | Idris (injured) | 1956 | 44 | Pentre (b) | Kenfig Hill | Collier | 16202 |
| DAVIES | John (injured) | 1926 | 52 | Braichycymmer | Pontycymer | Overman | 16458 |
| DAVIES | Morgan | 1914 | 57 | Copper Pit | Morriston | Labourer | 16714 |
| DAVIES | Samuel (injured) | 1942 | 59 | Black Park | Chirk | Collier | 16970 |
| DAVIES | W.H. (injured) | 1927 | 48 | Cefn-y-Bryn | Bryn | Assistant Repairer | 17226 |