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) | 1935 | 60 | Mardy | Maerdy | Collier | 16500 |
| DAVIES | Owen (injured) | 1914 | 53 | Dinorwic Quarry | Llanberis | Quarryman | 16756 |
| DAVIES | T.A. (injured) | 1934 | 50 | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, Steer Pit | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Rider | 17012 |
| DAVIES | Walter (injured) | 1934 | 69 | Britannic | Gilfach Goch | Haulier | 17268 |
| DAVIES | Zachariah (injured) | 1913 | 40 | Penallta | Hengoed | Haulier | 17524 |
| DAVIES | Albert (Bertie) (injured) | 1944 | 17 | Llandybie | Llandybie | Collier's Assistant | 15221 |
| DAVIES | Daniel (injured) | 1929 | 27 | Mountain (b) | Gorseinon | Collier | 15477 |
| DAVIES | David W. (injured) | 1935 | 34 | Cefn Coed | Crynant | Collier | 15733 |
| DAVIES | Frederick L (injured) | 1927 | 50 | Celynen, North | Newbridge | Collier | 15989 |
| DAVIES | J. (injured) | 1928 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 16245 | ||
| DAVIES | John (injured) | 1937 | 29 | Emlyn, No.1 | Pen-y-groes | Collier | 16501 |
| DAVIES | Owen (injured) | 1927 | 48 | New Tredegar | New Tredegar | Collier | 16757 |
| DAVIES | T.A. (injured) | 1948 | 31 | Fforchaman | Cwmaman | Journey Attendant | 17013 |
| DAVIES | Walter Thomas | 1960 | 34 | Arail Griffin, Six Bells | Abertillery | Borer | 17269 |
| DAVIES | Zephaniah | 1902 | 23 | Llanbradach | Llanbradach | Labourer | 17525 |
| DAVIES | Albert (injured) | 1927 | 24 | Glynhebog Drift | Pontyberem | Collier | 15222 |
| DAVIES | Daniel (injured) | 1932 | Lea Green | St Helens | 15478 | ||
| DAVIES | David W. (injured) | 1945 | 34 | Albion | Cilfynydd | Ripper | 15734 |
| DAVIES | G. (injured) | 1925 | 18 | Llwynon | Crynant | Collier | 15990 |
| DAVIES | J. (injured) | 1929 | 15 | British Rhondda | Glyn Neath | Rubbish Picker | 16246 |
| DAVIES | John (injured) | 1938 | 55 | Gresford | Wrexham | Collier | 16502 |
| DAVIES | Owen (injured) | 1927 | 48 | New Tredegar | New Tredegar | Collier | 16758 |
| DAVIES | T.C. | 1957 | 56 | Abercynon | Abercynon | Repairer | 17014 |
| DAVIES | Watkin (injured) | 1913 | 24 | Abercrave | Abercraf | Collier | 17270 |
| DAVIES | Albert (injured) | 1928 | 55 | Bedwas Navigation | Trethomas | Repairer | 15223 |