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 | Evan John (injured) | 1911 | 23 | Eastern | Ton Pentre | Haulier | 15955 |
| DAVIES | Iowerth Cameron (injured) | 1926 | 14 | Garngoch, No.1 | Gorseinon | Door Boy | 16211 |
| DAVIES | John (injured) | 1927 | 75 | Diamond | Ystradgynlais | Surface Labourer | 16467 |
| DAVIES | Morgan (injured) | 1911 | 22 | Eastern | Ton Pentre | Collier | 16723 |
| DAVIES | Stanley (injured) | 1911 | 17 | Windsor | Abertridwr | Collier's Boy | 16979 |
| DAVIES | W.J. | 1927 | 48 | Graig Merthyr | Pontarddulais | Collier | 17235 |
| DAVIES | William John (injured) | 1944 | 56 | Caerau | Caerau | Trafficman | 17491 |
| DAVIES | D.O. (injured) | 1949 | 32 | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, East Pit | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Haulage Engineman | 15444 |
| DAVIES | David K. (injured) | 1930 | 46 | Onllwyn, No.3 | Onllwyn | Labourer | 15700 |
| DAVIES | Evan John (injured) | 1933 | 19 | Cwmneol | Cwmaman | Collier’s Helper | 15956 |
| DAVIES | Isaac | 1905 | 29 | National, No.2 | Wattstown | Winding engineman | 16212 |
| DAVIES | John (injured) | 1927 | 47 | Maindy | Ton Pentre | Haulier | 16468 |
| DAVIES | Morgan (injured) | 1911 | 39 | Garth Merthyr (a) | Maesteg | Repairer | 16724 |
| DAVIES | Stanley (injured) | 1925 | 14 | Cwmneol | Cwmaman | Collier Boy | 16980 |
| DAVIES | W.J. (injured) | 1913 | 21 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Collier | 17236 |
| DAVIES | William John (injured) | 1944 | 29 | Garw | Blaengarw | Assistant Collier | 17492 |
| DAVIES | D.P. (injured) | 1944 | 32 | Llay Main | Llay | Collier | 15445 |
| DAVIES | David K. (injured) | 1951 | 31 | Cwmllynfell | Cwmllynfell | Repairer | 15701 |
| DAVIES | Evan John (injured) | 1946 | 25 | Fernhill, No.4 | Treherbert | Cutterman | 15957 |
| DAVIES | Isaac | 1925 | 44 | Fernhill | Treherbert | Haulier | 16213 |
| DAVIES | John (injured) | 1927 | 60 | Merthyr Vale, No.2 | Merthyr Vale | Collier | 16469 |
| DAVIES | Morgan (injured) | 1927 | 43 | Ferndale, No.8 | Tylorstown | Labourer | 16725 |
| DAVIES | Stanley (injured) | 1928 | 43 | Eastern | Ton Pentre | Collier | 16981 |
| DAVIES | W.J. (injured) | 1926 | 16 | Western | Nantymoel | Assistant Collier | 17237 |
| DAVIES | William John (injured) | 1948 | 20 | Pochin | Hollybush | Collier's Helper | 17493 |