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 | Alfred (injured) | 1913 | 57 | Llanover | Argoed | Collier | 15237 |
| DAVIES | David | 1901 | 28 | Minera, Meadow Shaft | Minera | Miner | 15493 |
| DAVIES | Douglas Lyndon | 1971 | 54 | Cynheidre-Pentremawr | Cynheidre | Shotfirer | 15749 |
| DAVIES | G. Glyn (injured) | 1929 | 16 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Wagon Greaser | 16005 |
| DAVIES | J.E. | 1911 | 24 | Main, No.4 | Skewen | Haulier | 16261 |
| DAVIES | John B. (injured) | 1930 | 20 | Saron | Saron | Collier’s Assistant | 16517 |
| DAVIES | Percy (injured) | 1935 | 25 | Cefn Coed | Crynant | Labourer | 16773 |
| DAVIES | T.T. (injured) | 1912 | 16 | Coegnant | Nantyffyllon | Assistant Fitter | 17029 |
| DAVIES | William | 1902 | 38 | Windsor | Abertridwr | Sinker | 17285 |
| DAVIES | Alfred (injured) | 1930 | 46 | Trane Pit | Evanstown | Collier | 15238 |
| DAVIES | David | 1901 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | Waller | 15494 | |
| DAVIES | E. | 1957 | 47 | Bersham | Rhostyllen | Shotfirer | 15750 |
| DAVIES | G. John (injured) | 1912 | 49 | Gored Merthyr | Resolven | Collier | 16006 |
| DAVIES | J.E. (injured) | 1950 | 48 | Felinfran | Glais | Coal Hewer | 16262 |
| DAVIES | John B. (injured) | 1948 | 60 | Ifton | St Martins | Packer | 16518 |
| DAVIES | Percy (injured) | 1956 | 40 | Cefn Drim | Pontarddulais | Underground Fitter | 16774 |
| DAVIES | Talieson (injured) | 1911 | 50 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Timberman | 17030 |
| DAVIES | William | 1903 | 28 | Elliot | New Tredegar | Collier | 17286 |
| DAVIES | Alfred (injured) | 1931 | 31 | Coedcae Level | Resolven | Collier | 15239 |
| DAVIES | David | 1902 | 52 | Bryn Eglwys Quarry | Abergynolwyn | Slate Getter | 15495 |
| DAVIES | E. (injured) | 1911 | 18 | Wernlas | Merthyr Tydfil | Collier | 15751 |
| DAVIES | G.A. (injured) | 1957 | 42 | Tylorstown, No.9 | Tylorstown | Assistant Repairer | 16007 |
| DAVIES | J.G. (injured) | 1912 | 21 | Ferndale, No.8 | Tylorstown | Collier | 16263 |
| DAVIES | John Bucklins (injured) | 1957 | 66 | Mardy | Maerdy | Repairer | 16519 |
| DAVIES | Percy H. (injured) | 1928 | 24 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Screens | 16775 |