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) | 1934 | 50 | Bute Merthyr | Treherbert | Haulier | 16495 |
| DAVIES | Oliver (injured) | 1930 | 26 | Gelli-hir | Lletty Brongu | Haulier | 16751 |
| DAVIES | T. (injured) | 1958 | 51 | Ferndale No.5 | Ferndale | Assistant repairer | 17007 |
| DAVIES | Walter | 1942 | 35 | Newlands | Pyle | Collier | 17263 |
| DAVIES | Winston K. (injured) | 1941 | 29 | Glanamman | Glanamman | Assistant Rider | 17519 |
| DAVIES | Alan (Injured) | 1982 | 27 | Ddol Quarry Landfill | Plant operator | 15216 | |
| DAVIES | Daniel (injured) | 1926 | 38 | International Slant | Abercraf | Overman | 15472 |
| DAVIES | David Trevor | 1966 | 10 | Aberfan | Merthyr Tydfil | 15728 | |
| DAVIES | Frederick (injured) | 1946 | 14 | Lady Windsor | Ynysybwl | Tip End Assistant | 15984 |
| DAVIES | J. | 1923 | 52 | Sneyd | Burslem | 16240 | |
| DAVIES | John (injured) | 1934 | 38 | Glyncastle | Resolven | Haulier | 16496 |
| DAVIES | Owen | 1910 | 19 | Morlais | Llangennech | Rider | 16752 |
| DAVIES | T. (Injured) | 1984 | 62 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Driver | 17008 |
| DAVIES | Walter (injured) | 1912 | 37 | Western | Nantymoel | Collier | 17264 |
| DAVIES | Wyndham (injured) | 1911 | 15 | Merthyr Vale | Merthyr Vale | Collier | 17520 |
| DAVIES | Albert | 1910 | 20 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Haulier | 15217 |
| DAVIES | Daniel (injured) | 1926 | 50 | Mardy | Maerdy | Collier | 15473 |
| DAVIES | David W. (injured) | 1913 | 20 | Cethin | Abercanaid | Collier's Assistant | 15729 |
| DAVIES | Frederick (injured) | 1950 | 30 | Celynen, South | Abercarn | Repairer | 15985 |
| DAVIES | J. | 1930 | 28 | International Slant | Abercraf | Collier | 16241 |
| DAVIES | John (injured) | 1934 | 59 | Mount | Ammanford | Electrician | 16497 |
| DAVIES | Owen (injured) | 1911 | 16 | Brynteg | Seven Sisters | Collier's Boy | 16753 |
| DAVIES | T. John | 1929 | 47 | Morlais | Llangennech | Miner | 17009 |
| DAVIES | Walter (injured) | 1914 | 19 | Broomfield | Standish | Labourer | 17265 |
| DAVIES | Wyndham (injured) | 1932 | 52 | Celynen, North | Newbridge | Haulier | 17521 |