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 | Wilfred (injured) | 1916 | 19 | Chisnall Hall | Coppull | Dataller | 17273 |
| DAVIES | Albert (injured) | 1930 | 48 | Navigation, | Crumlin | Collier | 15226 |
| DAVIES | Daniel (injured) | 1935 | 20 | Glanamman | Glanamman | Collier | 15482 |
| DAVIES | David William (injured) | 1927 | 22 | Ammanford, No.3 Slant | Ammanford | Shot Foreman | 15738 |
| DAVIES | G. (injured) | 1944 | 33 | Penrikyber | Penrhiwceiber | Collier | 15994 |
| DAVIES | J. (injured) | 1958 | 43 | Cambrian | Clydach Vale | Wagon Repairer | 16250 |
| DAVIES | John (injured) | 1945 | 42 | Dinmor Park Quarry | Llangoed | Rock Driller | 16506 |
| DAVIES | Owen Thomas (injured) | 1914 | 22 | Flagstaff Quarry | Llangoed | Labourer | 16762 |
| DAVIES | T.J. (injured) | 1936 | 21 | Rock | Glyn-neath | Collier’s Helper | 17018 |
| DAVIES | Wilfred (injured) | 1941 | 27 | Black Park | Chirk | Loader | 17274 |
| DAVIES | Albert (injured) | 1931 | 53 | Maypole | Platt Bridge | Collier | 15227 |
| DAVIES | Daniel (injured) | 1936 | 27 | Glyncastle | Resolven | Assistant Repairer | 15483 |
| DAVIES | David William (injured) | 1927 | 36 | Gwern Pit | Llansamlet | Tipper | 15739 |
| DAVIES | G. (injured) | 1951 | 46 | Merthyr Vale | Merthyr Vale | Haulier | 15995 |
| DAVIES | J. (injured) | 1959 | 45 | Cefn Coed | Crynant | Collier | 16251 |
| DAVIES | John (injured) | 1949 | Llay Main | Llay | Haulage Hand | 16507 | |
| DAVIES | P. (injured) | 1951 | 52 | Cwm (b) | Llantwit Fardre | Packer | 16763 |
| DAVIES | T.J. (injured) | 1949 | 42 | Llay Main | Llay | Ropeman | 17019 |
| DAVIES | William | 1900 | 53 | Maindy | Ton Pentre | Collier | 17275 |
| DAVIES | Albert (injured) | 1942 | 42 | Shelton, Deep Pit | Hanley | Electrician | 15228 |
| DAVIES | Daniel (injured) | 1944 | 52 | Abercrave | Abercraf | Collier's Labourer | 15484 |
| DAVIES | David Winston (injured) | 1945 | 22 | Ysguborfawr, No.2 | Saron | Collier | 15740 |
| DAVIES | G. (injured) | 1952 | 37 | Groesfaen | Deri | Labourer | 15996 |
| DAVIES | J. Curwen (injured) | 1941 | 19 | Brynhenllis | Upper Cwmtwrch | Collier's Assistant | 16252 |
| DAVIES | John (injured) | 1950 | 49 | Bedwas Navigation | Trethomas | Collier | 16508 |