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 | John D. | 1919 | 22 | Arenig Quarry | Arenig | Labourer | 16522 |
| DAVIES | Peter | 1924 | Orbiston | Orbiston | 16778 | ||
| DAVIES | Thomas | 1900 | 32 | New Cross Hands | Cross Hands | Coal picker | 17034 |
| DAVIES | William | 1905 | 41 | Lady Windsor | Ynysybwl | Repairer | 17290 |
| DAVIES | Alfred (injured) | 1945 | 41 | Bold | Earlstown | Ripper | 15243 |
| DAVIES | David | 1903 | 55 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Assistant ripper | 15499 |
| DAVIES | E. (injured) | 1954 | 57 | Hafod | Ruabon | Collier | 15755 |
| DAVIES | G.T. (Injured) | 1984 | 47 | Pant-y-pwll-dŵr Quarry | Pentre Halkyn | Plant operator | 16011 |
| DAVIES | J.H. (injured) | 1952 | 23 | Celynen, North | Newbridge | Collier | 16267 |
| DAVIES | John David (injured ) | 1945 | 44 | Hafod | Ruabon | Roadman | 16523 |
| DAVIES | Peter | 1934 | 25 | Gresford | Wrexham | Filler | 16779 |
| DAVIES | Thomas | 1901 | 23 | Abergorky | Treorchy | Haulier | 17035 |
| DAVIES | William | 1905 | 15 | South Duffryn Level | Troedyrhiw | Collier boy | 17291 |
| DAVIES | Alfred (injured) | 1947 | 61 | Llay Hall | Cefn-y-bedd | Surface Labourer | 15244 |
| DAVIES | David | 1903 | 15 | Dowlais Cardiff | Abercynon | Screen oiler | 15500 |
| DAVIES | E. (injured) | 1954 | 48 | Maritime | Pontypridd | Labourer | 15756 |
| DAVIES | G.W. (injured) | 1928 | 23 | Bryn-kinallt | Chirk | Winder | 16012 |
| DAVIES | J.I. | 1959 | 64 | Morlais | Llangennech | Deputy | 16268 |
| DAVIES | John David (injured) | 1944 | 25 | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, East Pit | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Collier | 16524 |
| DAVIES | Peter | 1934 | 50 | Gresford | Wrexham | Repairer | 16780 |
| DAVIES | Thomas | 1901 | 19 | Newton [or Wood] | Haydock | Drawer | 17036 |
| DAVIES | William | 1905 | 55 | South Duffryn, No.1 | Troedyrhiw | Repairer | 17292 |
| DAVIES | Alfred Thomas | 1913 | 19 | Dowlais Cardiff | Abercynon | Labourer | 15245 |
| DAVIES | David | 1903 | 46 | Gin Pit | Tyldesley | Collier | 15501 |
| DAVIES | E. (injured) | 1957 | 64 | Trelewis Drift | Trelewis | Transfer Point Attendant | 15757 |