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) | 1930 | 43 | Ystradgynlais | Ystradgynlais | Rope Changer | 16485 |
| DAVIES | N.S. (injured) | 1952 | 30 | Coegnant | Nantyffyllon | Assistant Repairer | 16741 |
| DAVIES | Sylvanus (injured) | 1929 | 15 | Dare | Cwmparc | Assistant Collier | 16997 |
| DAVIES | W.R. (injured) | 1914 | 29 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Quarryman | 17253 |
| DAVIES | William Thomas | 1942 | 37 | Penllwyngwent | Ogmore Vale | Haulier | 17509 |
| DAVIES | A.H. (injured) | 1948 | 38 | Turkey Road Quarry | Fireman | 15206 | |
| DAVIES | Daniel (injured) | 1911 | 51 | Rhiwbach Quarry | Glab-aber | Loader | 15462 |
| DAVIES | David Spencer | 1925 | 14 | Llandybie | Screen Boy | 15718 | |
| DAVIES | Frederic | 1905 | 37 | Preesall Mine | Preesall | Miner | 15974 |
| DAVIES | Ivor (injured) | 1933 | 17 | Saron | Saron | Assistant Collier | 16230 |
| DAVIES | John (injured) | 1932 | 56 | Ferndale, No.5 | Ferndale | Repairer | 16486 |
| DAVIES | Noah | 1913 | 40 | West Cannock, No.1 Pit | Hednesford | Stallman | 16742 |
| DAVIES | T. | 1951 | 64 | Llay Main | Llay | Labourer | 16998 |
| DAVIES | W.R. (injured) | 1955 | 41 | New Cwmgorse | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Haulier | 17254 |
| DAVIES | William Thomas (injured) | 1930 | 37 | Plas Power | Wrexham | Collier | 17510 |
| DAVIES | A.J. (injured) | 1911 | 28 | Ffosddu | Colbren | Collier | 15207 |
| DAVIES | Daniel (injured) | 1912 | 20 | Deep Duffryn | Mountain Ash | Collier | 15463 |
| DAVIES | David Spencer | 1925 | 14 | Llandybie | Llandybie | Screen Boy | 15719 |
| DAVIES | Frederick | 1905 | 22 | Gwaun-Clawdd | Abercraf | Collier | 15975 |
| DAVIES | Ivor (injured) | 1935 | 31 | Mountain (b) | Gorseinon | Collier | 16231 |
| DAVIES | John (injured) | 1932 | 37 | Ferndale, No.6 | Tylorstown | Repairer | 16487 |
| DAVIES | Noah (injured) | 1929 | 32 | International | Blaengarw | Haulier | 16743 |
| DAVIES | T. | 1954 | 54 | Aberaman | Mountain Ash | Night Shift Foreman | 16999 |
| DAVIES | W.S. (injured) | 1952 | 66 | Grungall | Underground Labourer | 17255 | |
| DAVIES | William Trevor (injured) | 1932 | 19 | Garngoch, No.1 | Gorseinon | Schackler | 17511 |