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 | Abel | 1912 | 52 | Woodpark | Bardsley | Dataller | 15213 |
| DAVIES | Daniel (injured) | 1925 | 36 | Nantwen | Bedlinog | Collier | 15469 |
| DAVIES | David Thomas (injured) | 1946 | 31 | Garw | Blaengarw | Collier | 15725 |
| DAVIES | Frederick (injured) | 1931 | 35 | Rock | Glyn-neath | Haulier | 15981 |
| DAVIES | Ivor Lewis (injured) | 1927 | 31 | Bute | Treherbert | Haulier | 16237 |
| DAVIES | John (injured) | 1933 | 56 | Penmaenrhos Quarry | Colwyn Bay | Blacksmith | 16493 |
| DAVIES | Oliver | 1913 | 29 | National | Wattstown | Timberman | 16749 |
| DAVIES | T. (injured) | 1944 | 19 | Lady Windsor | Ynysybwl | Labourer | 17005 |
| DAVIES | Walter | 1908 | 17 | Killan | Dunvant | Incline hitcher | 17261 |
| DAVIES | Winders (injured) | 1934 | 28 | Pentre (a) | Pentre | Collier | 17517 |
| DAVIES | Abel John (injured) | 1927 | 31 | Ty Trist, No.2 | Tredegar | Mason | 15214 |
| DAVIES | Daniel (injured) | 1925 | 52 | Risca, No.1 | Risca | Timberman | 15470 |
| DAVIES | David Thomas (injured) | 1949 | 37 | Western | Nantymoel | Ropeman | 15726 |
| DAVIES | Frederick (injured) | 1944 | 60 | Aberllefenni Quarry | Aberllefenni | Rockman | 15982 |
| DAVIES | J. | 19?? | Mosley Common | Ellenbrook | 16238 | ||
| DAVIES | John (injured) | 1933 | 37 | Waun Llwyd | Waun-Llwyd | Collier | 16494 |
| DAVIES | Oliver (injured) | 1912 | 18 | McLaren, No.1 Pit | Abertysswg | Clipper | 16750 |
| DAVIES | T. (injured) | 1952 | 57 | Rosemary Hill Quarry | Silverdale | Labourer | 17006 |
| DAVIES | Walter | 1942 | 61 | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, Steer Pit | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Repairer | 17262 |
| DAVIES | Windon (injured) | 1937 | 20 | Saron | Saron | Collier | 17518 |
| DAVIES | Abiathan | 1914 | 15 | Elliot, West Pit | New Tredegar | Collier’s Boy | 15215 |
| DAVIES | Daniel (injured) | 1926 | 28 | Acorn | Llangennech | Coal Hewer | 15471 |
| DAVIES | David Tom | 1923 | 20 | Trimsaran, Caedean Drift | Trimsaran | 15727 | |
| DAVIES | Frederick (injured) | 1944 | 22 | New Cwmgorse | Gwaun-cae-Gurwen | Roadman | 15983 |
| DAVIES | J. | 1915 | 62 | Apedale, Burley Pit | Apedale | 16239 |