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 | William John | 1959 | 38 | Park (c) | Cwmparc | Packer | 17482 |
| DAVIES | D.J. (injured) | 1953 | 32 | Pidwellt | Rhymney | Collier | 15435 |
| DAVIES | David John (injured) | 1911 | 27 | Windber | Cwmdare | Working with mechanic | 15691 |
| DAVIES | Evan A. (injured) | 1928 | 26 | Abernant | Argoed | Trafficman | 15947 |
| DAVIES | Idris B. (injured) | 1929 | 18 | McLaren, No.3 Pit | Abertysswg | Collier’s Helper | 16203 |
| DAVIES | John (injured) | 1926 | 62 | Dinorwic Quarry | Llanberis | Quarryman | 16459 |
| DAVIES | Morgan | 1914 | 46 | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Gwaun-cae-Gurwen | Collier | 16715 |
| DAVIES | Samuel (injured) | 1948 | 29 | Rock | Glyn-neath | Collier | 16971 |
| DAVIES | W.H. (injured) | 1927 | 19 | Duffryn Rhondda | Cymmer | Labourer | 17227 |
| DAVIES | William John (injured) | 1912 | 27 | Maesteg Merthyr | Maesteg | Collier | 17483 |
| DAVIES | D.J. (injured) | 1957 | 68 | Ffaldau | Pontycymer | Surface Foreman | 15436 |
| DAVIES | David John (injured) | 1925 | 46 | Bryn-lliw | Gorseinon | Coal Cutter | 15692 |
| DAVIES | Evan Abel (injured) | 1929 | 26 | Abernant | Argoed | Traffic Foreman | 15948 |
| DAVIES | Idwal | 1914 | 18 | Porthdafen, No.1 | Llangennech | Collier Boy | 16204 |
| DAVIES | John (injured) | 1926 | 32 | Emlyn | Pen-y-groes | Haulier | 16460 |
| DAVIES | Morgan | 1914 | 46 | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Gwaun-cae-Gurwen | Collier | 16716 |
| DAVIES | Samuel H. (injured) | 1943 | 56 | Moelferna Quarry | Glyndyfrdwy | Rockman | 16972 |
| DAVIES | W.H. (injured) | 1927 | 22 | Markham. | Blackwood | Collier’s Helper | 17228 |
| DAVIES | William John (injured) | 1913 | 27 | Waun Llwyd, No.2 | Waun-Llwyd | Collier | 17484 |
| DAVIES | D.J. (injured) | 1958 | 55 | McLaren | Abertysswg | Collier | 15437 |
| DAVIES | David John (injured) | 1928 | 15 | Votty & Bowydd Mine | Blaenau Ffestiniog | Slate Getter | 15693 |
| DAVIES | Evan C. (injured) | 1936 | 38 | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, East Pit | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Haulier | 15949 |
| DAVIES | Idwal (injured) | 1911 | 15 | Glyn Gwyn | Mountain Ash | Engine Boy | 16205 |
| DAVIES | John (injured) | 1926 | 62 | Oakeley Mine | Blaenau Ffestiniog | Rockman | 16461 |
| DAVIES | Morgan | 1917 | Varteg Hill Mines | Varteg | 16717 |