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 | W.J. (injured) | 1929 | 37 | Newlands | Pyle | Roadman | 17240 |
| DAVIES | William Lloyd (injured) | 1921 | 30 | Diphwys Mine | Blaenau Ffestiniog | Rockman | 17496 |
| DAVIES | D.R. (injured) | 1932 | 45 | Hafod, No.1 | Trehafod | Collier | 15449 |
| DAVIES | David Morgan | 1966 | 9 | Aberfan | Merthyr Tydfil | 15705 | |
| DAVIES | Evan W. (injured) | 1925 | 38 | Braichycymmer | Pontycymer | Collier | 15961 |
| DAVIES | Isaac (injured) | 1932 | 34 | Dowlais Cardiff | Abercynon | Day Haulier | 16217 |
| DAVIES | John (injured) | 1928 | 39 | Gelli Steam Coal | Ystrad | Haulier | 16473 |
| DAVIES | Morgan (injured) | 1934 | 54 | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, Steer Pit | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Repairer | 16729 |
| DAVIES | Stanley (injured) | 1949 | 50 | Deakin's Slope | Talywain | Collier | 16985 |
| DAVIES | W.J. (injured) | 1948 | 48 | Garn Slope | Blaenavon | Repairer | 17241 |
| DAVIES | William Luther | 1971 | 56 | Cynheidre-Pentremawr | Cynheidre | Overman | 17497 |
| DAVIES | D.R. (injured) | 1953 | 47 | Seven Sisters | Seven Sisters | Overman | 15450 |
| DAVIES | David Morgan Garadog | 1930 | 14 | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, Steer Pit | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Slag Picker | 15706 |
| DAVIES | EW (injured) | 1950 | 39 | Western | Nantymoel | Trafficman | 15962 |
| DAVIES | Isaac (injured) | 1937 | 60 | Llechwedd Mine | Blaenau Ffestiniog | Rockman | 16218 |
| DAVIES | John (injured) | 1928 | 54 | Waun Llwyd, No.1 | Waun-Llwyd | Collier | 16474 |
| DAVIES | Morgan (injured) | 1942 | 48 | Glenhafod | Goytre | Haulier | 16730 |
| DAVIES | Stephen | 1925 | 58 | Caerau, South | Caerau | Repairer | 16986 |
| DAVIES | W.J. (injured) | 1953 | 50 | Cwmgwrach | Cwmgwrach | Rider | 17242 |
| DAVIES | William M. | 1911 | 19 | Seven Sisters | Seven Sisters | Haulier | 17498 |
| DAVIES | A. | 1923 | 39 | Silverdale [Kents Lane] | 15195 | ||
| DAVIES | D.R. (injured) | 1958 | 45 | Deep Duffryn | Mountain Ash | Rope changer | 15451 |
| DAVIES | David N. (injured) | 1925 | 25 | Bwllfa, No.1 | Aberdare | Collier | 15707 |
| DAVIES | Ewan (injured) | 1913 | 29 | Main, No.1 | Bryncoch | Haulier | 15963 |
| DAVIES | Isaac B. (injured) | 1957 | 46 | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, East Pit | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Rope Roller | 16219 |