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 | Douglas | 1932 | 21 | Markham. | Blackwood | Collier’s Helper | 15746 |
| DAVIES | G. (injured) | 1958 | 55 | Llanbradach | Llanbradach | Labourer | 16002 |
| DAVIES | J.D. (injured) | 1958 | 31 | Mardy | Maerdy | Roadman | 16258 |
| DAVIES | John (inured) | 1948 | 60 | Onllwyn, No.1 | Onllwyn | Assistant Repairer | 16514 |
| DAVIES | Percy (injured) | 1911 | 19 | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Sinker | 16770 |
| DAVIES | T.R. (injured) | 1953 | 40 | Dillwyn | Seven Sisters | 17026 | |
| DAVIES | William | 1902 | 50 | Ashton Moss | Audenshaw | Collier | 17282 |
| DAVIES | Alexander (injured) | 1932 | 47 | Mosley Common | Ellenbrook | Collier | 15235 |
| DAVIES | David | 1901 | 47 | Mardy, No.2 | Maerdy | Hard heading man | 15491 |
| DAVIES | Douglas | 1947 | 29 | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, East Pit | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Collier | 15747 |
| DAVIES | G. (injured) | 1959 | 32 | Morlais | Llangennech | Rope Runner | 16003 |
| DAVIES | J.E. | 1902 | 34 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Collier | 16259 |
| DAVIES | John A. (injured) | 1951 | 67 | Coegnant | Nantyffyllon | Haulier | 16515 |
| DAVIES | Percy (injured) | 1925 | 16 | Navigation, | Crumlin | Collier’s Helper | 16771 |
| DAVIES | T.R. (injured) | 1954 | 34 | Dillwyn | Seven Sisters | Electrician | 17027 |
| DAVIES | William | 1902 | 21 | Caerbryn | Llandybie | Rider | 17283 |
| DAVIES | Alfred (injured) | 1911 | 7 | National | Wattstown | Not employed | 15236 |
| DAVIES | David | 1901 | 28 | Minera | Minera | Miner | 15492 |
| DAVIES | Douglas (injured) | 1943 | 50 | Wyndham | Nantymoel | Assistant Repairer | 15748 |
| DAVIES | G. (injured) | 1959 | 69 | Tower | Hirwaun | Repairer | 16004 |
| DAVIES | J.E. | 1902 | 34 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Collier | 16260 |
| DAVIES | John Aaron (injured) | 1929 | 16 | Dare | Cwmparc | Loco Stoker | 16516 |
| DAVIES | Percy (injured) | 1930 | 14 | Graig Merthyr | Pontarddulais | Belt Boy | 16772 |
| DAVIES | T.R. (Injured) | 1988 | 40 | Tower-Mardy | Hirwaun | Faceworker | 17028 |
| DAVIES | William | 1902 | 55 | Elba | Gowerton | Dayman | 17284 |