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 | D.R. | 1956 | 34 | Garth Merthyr (b) | Resolven | Coal Hewer | 15446 |
| DAVIES | David L. (injured) | 1911 | 33 | Moelferna Quarry | Glyndyfrdwy | Slate Getter | 15702 |
| DAVIES | Evan T. (injured) | 1930 | 55 | Raven | Garnant | Journey Attendant | 15958 |
| DAVIES | Isaac (injured) | 1912 | 16 | Waun Llwyd | Waun-Llwyd | Collier | 16214 |
| DAVIES | John (injured) | 1927 | 27 | Rock | Glyn-neath | Haulier | 16470 |
| DAVIES | Morgan (injured) | 1928 | 45 | Ferndale, No.2 | Ferndale | Collier | 16726 |
| DAVIES | Stanley (injured) | 1929 | 33 | Llay Main | Llay | Fitter | 16982 |
| DAVIES | W.J. (injured) | 1927 | 18 | Dinorwic Quarry | Llanberis | Quarryman & Journeyman | 17238 |
| DAVIES | William John (Injured) | 1973 | 37 | Blaengwrach | Cwmgwrach | Machine Operator | 17494 |
| DAVIES | D.R. (injured) | 1927 | 20 | Seven Sisters | Seven Sisters | Collier | 15447 |
| DAVIES | David Lewis (injured) | 1949 | 37 | Lady Windsor | Ynysybwl | Collier | 15703 |
| DAVIES | Evan Thomas | 1944 | 43 | Bryn-kinallt | Chirk | Haulage Hand | 15959 |
| DAVIES | Isaac (injured) | 1912 | 24 | Windsor | Abertridwr | Collier | 16215 |
| DAVIES | John (injured) | 1927 | 59 | Ynysfaio | Pen-yr-englyn | Ripper’s Labourer | 16471 |
| DAVIES | Morgan (injured) | 1929 | 63 | Ferndale, No.7 | Tylorstown | Repairer | 16727 |
| DAVIES | Stanley (injured) | 1931 | 38 | Wern Fawr | Three Crosses | Collier | 16983 |
| DAVIES | W.J. (injured) | 1928 | 35 | Tareni | Godre'r-graig | Collier | 17239 |
| DAVIES | William Joseph (injured) | 1928 | 45 | Eastern | Ton Pentre | Pitman | 17495 |
| DAVIES | D.R. (injured) | 1929 | 22 | Cribbwr Fawr | Pyle | Collier | 15448 |
| DAVIES | David M. (injured) | 1912 | 21 | Ferndale | Ferndale | Labourer | 15704 |
| DAVIES | Evan Thomas (injured) | 1946 | 51 | Taff Merthyr | Treharris | Repairer | 15960 |
| DAVIES | Isaac (injured) | 1921 | 33 | Picktrees | Collier | 16216 | |
| DAVIES | John (injured) | 1928 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 16472 | ||
| DAVIES | Morgan (injured) | 1930 | 59 | Llwynypia | Llwynypia | Collier | 16728 |
| DAVIES | Stanley (injured) | 1947 | 42 | Dowlais Cardiff | Abercynon | Packer | 16984 |