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 | Daniel (injured) | 1932 | 41 | Tymawr | Troed-Rhiw-Trwyn | Repairer | 15479 |
| DAVIES | David William | 1901 | 19 | Castle | Troedyrhiw | Rider | 15735 |
| DAVIES | G. (injured) | 1927 | 19 | Argoed | Pontrhydyfen | Collier | 15991 |
| DAVIES | J. (injured) | 1929 | 25 | Yniscedwyn | Ystradgynlais | Labourer | 16247 |
| DAVIES | John (injured) | 1941 | 40 | Giants Hall | Standish | Shotfirer | 16503 |
| DAVIES | Owen J. (injured) | 1928 | 30 | Mynydd Sylen | Llanelli | Collier | 16759 |
| DAVIES | T.G. (injured) | 1956 | 39 | Merthyr Vale | Merthyr Vale | Labourer | 17015 |
| DAVIES | Watkin (injured) | 1929 | 44 | Vivian | Six Bells | Collier | 17271 |
| DAVIES | Albert (injured) | 1929 | 39 | Duffryn Rhondda, No.1 Pit | Cymmer | Collier | 15224 |
| DAVIES | Daniel (injured) | 1933 | 30 | Blaenclydach | Blaen Clydach | Coalcutter | 15480 |
| DAVIES | David William | 1914 | 62 | Cwmclydach Graigola | Clydach | Collier | 15736 |
| DAVIES | G. (injured) | 1930 | 53 | Mynydd Newydd | Fforest Fach | Hewer | 15992 |
| DAVIES | J. (injured) | 1935 | 41 | Trane Pit | Evanstown | Collier | 16248 |
| DAVIES | John (injured) | 1942 | 54 | Garngoch, No.1 | Gorseinon | Labourer | 16504 |
| DAVIES | Owen John (injured) | 1929 | 27 | Breakwater Quarry | Holyhead | Labourer | 16760 |
| DAVIES | T.G. (injured) | 1958 | 37 | Mountain (b) | Gorseinon | Collier | 17016 |
| DAVIES | WER (injured) | 1944 | 46 | Seven Sisters | Seven Sisters | Repairer | 17272 |
| DAVIES | Albert (injured) | 1930 | 44 | Ferndale, No.8 | Tylorstown | Rider | 15225 |
| DAVIES | Daniel (injured) | 1933 | 50 | Pontyberem | Pontyberem | Collier | 15481 |
| DAVIES | David William | 1929 | 34 | Wernbwll | Penclawdd | Collier | 15737 |
| DAVIES | G. (injured) | 1944 | 57 | Lady Windsor | Ynysybwl | Trafficman | 15993 |
| DAVIES | J. (injured) | 1955 | 37 | Bargoed | Bargoed | Collier | 16249 |
| DAVIES | John (injured) | 1944 | 39 | Mynydd Newydd | Fforest Fach | Repairer | 16505 |
| DAVIES | Owen R. (injured) | 1932 | Lea Green | St Helens | 16761 | ||
| DAVIES | T.J. | 1953 | 57 | Newlands | Pyle | Repairer | 17017 |