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) | 1951 | 42 | Pantyffynnon | Pantyffynnon | Surface Labourer | 15203 |
| DAVIES | Daniel | 1930 | 58 | Ammanford, No.2 Slant | Ammanford | Undermanager | 15459 |
| DAVIES | David S. | 1933 | 57 | Nine Mile Point | Wattsville | Assistant Repairer | 15715 |
| DAVIES | Frank (inured) | 1925 | 41 | Marine, No.2 | Cwm | Collier | 15971 |
| DAVIES | Ivor (injured) | 1926 | 15 | Cwmgwyneu | Goytre | Engine Driver | 16227 |
| DAVIES | John (injured) | 1930 | 28 | International Slant | Abercraf | Collier | 16483 |
| DAVIES | N.H. (injured) | 1913 | 17 | Park Slant (b) | Cwmparc | Collier's Assistant | 16739 |
| DAVIES | Sydney A. (injured) | 1931 | 35 | Pontyberem | Pontyberem | Collier’s Butty | 16995 |
| DAVIES | W.R. | 1958 | 30 | Celynen, North | Newbridge | Cutterman | 17251 |
| DAVIES | William T. (injured) | 1942 | 36 | Sutton Manor | Marshall’s Cross | Daywageman | 17507 |
| DAVIES | A. (injured) | 1953 | 62 | Clydach Merthyr | Clydach | Underground Manager | 15204 |
| DAVIES | Daniel | 1949 | 48 | Tir Herbert | Hirwaun | Packer | 15460 |
| DAVIES | David S. (injured) | 1923 | 20 | Yr Eifl Quarry | Trefor | Apprentice | 15716 |
| DAVIES | Fred | 1910 | 35 | Canal Level | Merthyr Tydfil | Collier | 15972 |
| DAVIES | Ivor (injured) | 1928 | 59 | Hafod, No.2 | Trehafod | Timberman | 16228 |
| DAVIES | John (injured) | 1930 | 45 | Seven Sisters | Seven Sisters | Collier | 16484 |
| DAVIES | N.N. (injured) | 1913 | 23 | Maesteg Merthyr | Maesteg | Collier | 16740 |
| DAVIES | Sylvanus (injured) | 1913 | 21 | Maerdy, No.3 | Maerdy | Master Haulier | 16996 |
| DAVIES | W.R. (injured) | 1911 | 20 | Coedcae | Trehafod | Collier | 17252 |
| DAVIES | William T. (injured) | 1942 | 40 | Yniscedwyn | Ystradgynlais | Fireman | 17508 |
| DAVIES | A.D. (injured) | 1924 | 27 | Llysfaen & Pentregwyddel Quarry | Llanddulas | Quarryman | 15205 |
| DAVIES | Daniel (injured) | 1909 | Ely | Penygraig | 15461 | ||
| DAVIES | David S. (injured) | 1937 | 54 | Rhigos | Glyn Neath | Collier | 15717 |
| DAVIES | Fred (injured) | 1930 | 42 | Houghton Main | Little Houghton | Packer | 15973 |
| DAVIES | Ivor (injured) | 1929 | 19 | Western | Nantymoel | Collier | 16229 |