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) | 1933 | 57 | Clydach Merthyr | Clydach | Hewer | 16490 |
| DAVIES | Norman (injured) | 1932 | 32 | Llandybie | Llandybie | Miner | 16746 |
| DAVIES | T. (injured) | 1927 | 19 | Tareni | Godre'r-graig | Shackler | 17002 |
| DAVIES | W.T. (injured) | 1930 | Sherdley | St Helens | 17258 | ||
| DAVIES | William Walter | 1913 | 23 | Maesteg Merthyr | Maesteg | Collier | 17514 |
| DAVIES | A.R. | 1959 | 35 | Fforchaman | Cwmaman | Timberer | 15211 |
| DAVIES | Daniel (injured) | 1925 | 57 | Eastern | Ton Pentre | Collier | 15467 |
| DAVIES | David T. (injured) | 1949 | 55 | Glenhafod | Goytre | Repairer | 15723 |
| DAVIES | Frederick (injured) | 1913 | 26 | Glyncymmer | Cymmer | Collier | 15979 |
| DAVIES | Ivor (injured) | 1947 | 54 | Markham. | Blackwood | Collier | 16235 |
| DAVIES | John (injured) | 1933 | 48 | Cwm Cynon | Mountain Ash | Haulier | 16491 |
| DAVIES | O. (injured) | 1952 | 31 | Garngoch | Gorseinon | Collier | 16747 |
| DAVIES | T. (injured) | 1932 | 71 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Repairer | 17003 |
| DAVIES | Walter | 1902 | 33 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Assistant timberman | 17259 |
| DAVIES | William Walter | 1920 | 42 | Oakeley Mine | Blaenau Ffestiniog | Rockman | 17515 |
| DAVIES | A.T. (injured) | 1912 | 21 | Cwmaman | Aberdare | Collier | 15212 |
| DAVIES | Daniel (injured) | 1925 | 35 | Emlyn | Pen-y-groes | Hardgroundman | 15468 |
| DAVIES | David Thomas (injured) | 1932 | 49 | Bwllfa Dare, No.3 | Cwmdare | Collier | 15724 |
| DAVIES | Frederick (injured) | 1927 | 54 | Court Herbert | Neath | Repairer | 15980 |
| DAVIES | Ivor Joseph (injured) | 1927 | 22 | Clydach Merthyr | Clydach | Haulier | 16236 |
| DAVIES | John (injured) | 1933 | 39 | Duffryn Rhondda | Cymmer | Collier | 16492 |
| DAVIES | O.J. (injured) | 1958 | 34 | Duffryn Rhondda | Cymmer | Steel Erector | 16748 |
| DAVIES | T. (injured) | 1944 | 19 | Cwm Cynon | Mountain Ash | Labourer | 17004 |
| DAVIES | Walter | 1905 | 37 | Aberaman | Mountain Ash | Traffic Foreman | 17260 |
| DAVIES | Willie | 1910 | 18 | Morlais | Llangennech | Incline Man | 17516 |