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 | P.J. (injured) | 1955 | 30 | Seven Sisters | Seven Sisters | Collier | 16764 |
| DAVIES | T.J. (injured) | 1953 | 56 | Cefn Coed | Crynant | Collier | 17020 |
| DAVIES | William | 1901 | 37 | Bersham | Rhostyllen | Collier | 17276 |
| DAVIES | Albert (injured) | 1945 | 29 | Graig Merthyr | Pontarddulais | Collier | 15229 |
| DAVIES | Daniel (injured) | 1946 | 54 | Ammanford | Ammanford | Rider | 15485 |
| DAVIES | David Z. (injured) | 1911 | 38 | Pantyffynnon | Pantyffynnon | Repairer | 15741 |
| DAVIES | G. (injured) | 1953 | 37 | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, East Pit | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Collier | 15997 |
| DAVIES | J.A. (injured) | 1911 | 26 | South Cambria | Pentrych | Hitcher | 16253 |
| DAVIES | John (injured) | 1950 | 53 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Labourer | 16509 |
| DAVIES | P.M. | 1957 | 26 | Mardy | Maerdy | Wireman | 16765 |
| DAVIES | T.J. (injured) | 1954 | 40 | Mount | Ammanford | Packer | 17021 |
| DAVIES | William | 1901 | Coity Pit | Blaenavon | 17277 | ||
| DAVIES | Albert (injured) | 1945 | 58 | Jubilee | Pantyffynnon | Collier | 15230 |
| DAVIES | Daniel (injured) | 1948 | 50 | Brynhenllis | Upper Cwmtwrch | Fitter | 15486 |
| DAVIES | Dennis E. (injured) | 1948 | 20 | New Rockwood | Taff's Well | Trammer | 15742 |
| DAVIES | G. (injured) | 1954 | 46 | Hendy Merthyr | Craig-cefn-parc | Collier | 15998 |
| DAVIES | J.C. (injured) | 1924 | 25 | Penmaenrhos Quarry | Colwyn Bay | Quarryman | 16254 |
| DAVIES | John (injured) | 1950 | 62 | Tower | Hirwaun | Repairer | 16510 |
| DAVIES | Parry (injured) | 1948 | 42 | Pantyffynnon | Pantyffynnon | Screen Motorman | 16766 |
| DAVIES | T.J. (injured) | 1956 | 37 | Tower | Hirwaun | Ripper | 17022 |
| DAVIES | William | 1901 | 57 | Fochriw, No.2 | Fochriw | Road cleaner | 17278 |
| DAVIES | Albert Edward (injured) | 1927 | 15 | Park (c) | Cwmparc | Collier Boy | 15231 |
| DAVIES | Daniel G. (injured) | 1941 | 18 | Cefn Coed | Crynant | Engine Driver | 15487 |
| DAVIES | Dennis W. (Injured) | 1987 | 43 | Penallta | Hengoed | Surface Labourer | 15743 |
| DAVIES | G. (injured) | 1956 | 55 | Park (c) | Cwmparc | Rider | 15999 |