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 | John (injured) | 1927 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 16464 | ||
| DAVIES | Morgan | 1923 | 22 | Trimsaran, Caedean Drift | Trimsaran | 16720 | |
| DAVIES | Shem (injured) | 1912 | 30 | Esgyrn | Briton Ferry | Haulier | 16976 |
| DAVIES | W.J. | 1905 | 29 | Eastern | Ton Pentre | Repairer | 17232 |
| DAVIES | William John (injured) | 1925 | 30 | Waun Llwyd, No.1 | Waun-Llwyd | Collier | 17488 |
| DAVIES | D.M. (injured) | 1953 | 47 | Lucy Thomas, No.4 | Abercanaid | Collier | 15441 |
| DAVIES | David John (injured) | 1946 | 47 | Tower | Hirwaun | Collier | 15697 |
| DAVIES | Evan J. (injured) | 1942 | 39 | Cefn Drim | Pontarddulais | Fireman | 15953 |
| DAVIES | Ioan (injured) | 1930 | 28 | Western | Nantymoel | Collier | 16209 |
| DAVIES | John (injured) | 1927 | 46 | Bodfari Quarry | Bodfari | Filler | 16465 |
| DAVIES | Morgan | 1942 | 63 | Ammanford | Ammanford | Collier | 16721 |
| DAVIES | Sidney (injured) | 1916 | 15 | Breidden Hill Quarry | Crewgreen | Labourer | 16977 |
| DAVIES | W.J. | 1927 | 48 | Birchrock (Graig Merthyr) | Pontarddulais | Collier | 17233 |
| DAVIES | William John (injured) | 1927 | 27 | Bedwas South | Trethomas | Collier | 17489 |
| DAVIES | D.M. (injured) | 1955 | 46 | Aberbaiden | Kenfig Hill | Deputy | 15442 |
| DAVIES | David John (injured) | 1947 | 26 | Llandybie | Llandybie | Haulier | 15698 |
| DAVIES | Evan James (injured) | 1945 | 53 | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, East Pit | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Fireman | 15954 |
| DAVIES | Iowerth (injured) | 1933 | 30 | Saron | Saron | Assistant Collier | 16210 |
| DAVIES | John (injured) | 1927 | 48 | Brackley | Walkden | Dataller | 16466 |
| DAVIES | Morgan (injured) | 1911 | 32 | Coytrahén Park | Tondu | Haulier | 16722 |
| DAVIES | Stanley | 1914 | 22 | Wynnstay | Ruabon | Collier | 16978 |
| DAVIES | W.J. | 1927 | 48 | Graig Merthyr | Pontarddulais | Collier | 17234 |
| DAVIES | William John (injured) | 1930 | 49 | Bute Merthyr | Treherbert | Collier | 17490 |
| DAVIES | D.O. (injured) | 1942 | 32 | Duffryn Rhondda | Cymmer | Packer | 15443 |
| DAVIES | David Joseph | 1943 | 69 | Western | Nantymoel | Post Withdrawer | 15699 |