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 | Tegwell (injured) | 1913 | 23 | International | Blaengarw | Assistant Electrician | 17031 |
| DAVIES | William | 1903 | 32 | Tymawr | Troed-Rhiw-Trwyn | Repairer | 17287 |
| DAVIES | Alfred (injured) | 1933 | 17 | Coronation Level | Resolven | Collier’s Helper | 15240 |
| DAVIES | David | 1902 | 49 | Cwmystwith | Cwmystwith | Miner | 15496 |
| DAVIES | E. (injured) | 1913 | 38 | Park (c) | Cwmparc | Haulier | 15752 |
| DAVIES | G.E. (injured) | 1928 | 48 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Haulier | 16008 |
| DAVIES | J.G. (injured) | 1927 | 14 | Graig Merthyr | Pontarddulais | Belt Boy | 16264 |
| DAVIES | John C. (injured) | 1925 | 49 | Eastern | Ton Pentre | Collier | 16520 |
| DAVIES | Percy S (injured) | 1937 | 30 | Hafod | Ruabon | Fitter | 16776 |
| DAVIES | Terrence Malcolm | 1966 | 10 | Aberfan | Merthyr Tydfil | 17032 | |
| DAVIES | William | 1904 | 42 | Great Mountain | Tumble | Assistant Repairer | 17288 |
| DAVIES | Alfred (injured) | 1933 | 16 | Shelton, Deep Pit | Hanley | Haulage Attendant | 15241 |
| DAVIES | David | 1902 | 25 | Darran (b) | Pontycymer | Collier | 15497 |
| DAVIES | E. (injured) | 1944 | 61 | Llay Main | Llay | Collier | 15753 |
| DAVIES | G.G. (injured) | 1951 | 24 | Aberaman | Mountain Ash | Roof Control Officer | 16009 |
| DAVIES | J.H. (injured) | 1920 | 46 | Parsonage | Leigh | Sinker | 16265 |
| DAVIES | John C. (injured) | 1933 | 51 | Nine Mile Point | Wattsville | Assistant Sawyer | 16521 |
| DAVIES | Peter | 1910 | 29 | Pegswood | Pegswood | Hewer | 16777 |
| DAVIES | Thomas | 1900 | 33 | John Blindell's Black Vein | Pontypool | Labourer | 17033 |
| DAVIES | William | 1905 | 60 | Elba | Gowerton | Collier | 17289 |
| DAVIES | Alfred (injured) | 1936 | 32 | Parsonage | Leigh | Coal Getter | 15242 |
| DAVIES | David | 1902 | 59 | Mardy. | Rhymney | Collier | 15498 |
| DAVIES | E. (injured) | 1950 | 56 | Bryn | Bryn | Collier | 15754 |
| DAVIES | G.J. (injured) | 1954 | 44 | Pantyffynnon | Pantyffynnon | Fitter | 16010 |
| DAVIES | J.H. (injured) | 1925 | 33 | Llysfaen & Pentregwyddel Quarry | Llanddulas | Blaster | 16266 |