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 | A. (injured) | 1926 | 17 | Clock Face | St Helens | Haulage | 15198 |
| DAVIES | D.W. | 1904 | 16 | Bedlinog, No.1 | Bedlinog | Door boy | 15454 |
| DAVIES | David O. (injured) | 1933 | 26 | Pandy | Penygraig | Labourer | 15710 |
| DAVIES | F.A. (injured) | 1946 | 29 | Garth Merthyr (b) | Resolven | Conveyor Shifter | 15966 |
| DAVIES | Ishamel | 1900 | 58 | Elm, No.1 | Buckley | Collier | 16222 |
| DAVIES | John (injured) | 1929 | 54 | Mountain (b) | Gorseinon | Fitter | 16478 |
| DAVIES | Mose (injured) | 1946 | 61 | Dare | Cwmparc | Repairer | 16734 |
| DAVIES | Steve (injured) | 1955 | 37 | Blaenhirwaun | Cross Hands | Deputy | 16990 |
| DAVIES | W.O. (injured) | 1928 | 36 | Black Park | Chirk | Roadman | 17246 |
| DAVIES | William Rees | 1913 | 36 | Cambrian, No.2 | Clydach Vale | Master Haulier | 17502 |
| DAVIES | A. (injured) | 1927 | 20 | Ffaldau | Pontycymer | Assistant Repairer | 15199 |
| DAVIES | D.W. (injured) | 1930 | 32 | Brynhenllis | Upper Cwmtwrch | Stoker | 15455 |
| DAVIES | David Ogmore (injured) | 1934 | 16 | Western | Nantymoel | Assistant Collier | 15711 |
| DAVIES | Florence (injured) | 1918 | 50 | Preesall Mine | Preesall | Labourer | 15967 |
| DAVIES | Islwyn (injured) | 1928 | 20 | Graigddu | Tonmawr | Collier’s Assistant | 16223 |
| DAVIES | John (injured) | 1929 | 39 | New Dynant | Tumble | Collier | 16479 |
| DAVIES | Moses (injured) | 1945 | 40 | Daren | Trebanos | Haulier | 16735 |
| DAVIES | Sydney (injured) | 1911 | 32 | Duffryn Llantwit | Llantwit Fardre | Collier | 16991 |
| DAVIES | W.O. (injured) | 1933 | 58 | Bedwas Navigation | Bedwas | Haulier | 17247 |
| DAVIES | William Richard (injured) | 1949 | 27 | Trane Pit | Evanstown | Assistant repairer | 17503 |
| DAVIES | A. (injured) | 1930 | 23 | Garn Slope | Blaenavon | Collier's Assistant | 15200 |
| DAVIES | D.W.R. (injured) | 1921 | 23 | Moel Fferna Mine | Corwen | Labourer | 15456 |
| DAVIES | David R. (injured) | 1944 | 41 | Cwmgwrach | Cwmgwrach | Fireman | 15712 |
| DAVIES | Frank (injured) | 1932 | 28 | Park Hall | Longton | Fitter | 15968 |
| DAVIES | Islwyn (injured) | 1951 | 16 | Bedlinog | Bedlinog | Collier's Assistant | 16224 |