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) | 1929 | 16 | Plas Power | Wrexham | Screen Hand | 16480 |
| DAVIES | Moses (injured) | 1949 | 59 | Bedwas Navigation | Bedwas | Fitter | 16736 |
| DAVIES | Sydney (injured) | 1927 | 21 | Bargoed Brithdir | Bargoed | Collier | 16992 |
| DAVIES | W.O. (injured) | 1945 | 40 | Tower | Hirwaun | Haulier | 17248 |
| DAVIES | William S. | 1935 | 63 | Llechwedd Mine | Blaenau Ffestiniog | Rockman | 17504 |
| DAVIES | A. (injured) | 1932 | 55 | Braichycymmer | Pontycymer | Haulier | 15201 |
| DAVIES | Dan | 1900 | 40 | Merthyr Vale, No.2 | Merthyr Vale | Collier | 15457 |
| DAVIES | David Rees | 1915 | 35 | Plas Power | Wrexham | Byeman | 15713 |
| DAVIES | Frank (injured) | 1956 | 45 | Clydach Merthyr | Clydach | Horse Driver | 15969 |
| DAVIES | Ivor | 1937 | 42 | Clydach Merthyr | Clydach | Hewer | 16225 |
| DAVIES | John (injured) | 1930 | 51 | Cymmer, New Pit | Cymmer | Collier | 16481 |
| DAVIES | Moses (injured) | 1957 | 67 | Bedwas Navigation | Trethomas | Fitter | 16737 |
| DAVIES | Sydney (injured) | 1929 | 16 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Water Boy | 16993 |
| DAVIES | W.R. | 1913 | 36 | Cambrian Navigation | Clydach Vale | Master Haulier | 17249 |
| DAVIES | William T (injured) | 1913 | 16 | Eastern | Ton Pentre | Striker | 17505 |
| DAVIES | A. (injured) | 1951 | 32 | Cefn Drim | Pontarddulais | Collier | 15202 |
| DAVIES | Daniel | 1928 | 60 | Eastern | Ton Pentre | Collier | 15458 |
| DAVIES | David Richard | 1914 | 26 | Court Herbert | Neath | Rope Attendant | 15714 |
| DAVIES | Frank (injured) | 1957 | 35 | Newton [or Wood] | Haydock | Deputy | 15970 |
| DAVIES | Ivor (injured) | 1925 | 21 | Maindy | Ton Pentre | Collier | 16226 |
| DAVIES | John (injured) | 1930 | 35 | Emlyn, No.1 | Pen-y-groes | Haulier | 16482 |
| DAVIES | Moses (injured) | 1957 | 67 | Bedwas Navigation | Trethomas | Fitter | 16738 |
| DAVIES | Sydney (injured) | 1930 | 40 | Wyndham | Nantymoel | Repairer | 16994 |
| DAVIES | W.R. | 1913 | 36 | Cambrian, No.2 | Clydach Vale | Master Haulier | 17250 |
| DAVIES | William T. (injured) | 1932 | 61 | Penrikyber | Penrhiwceiber | Loco Driver | 17506 |