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 | Gabriel (injured) | 1929 | 20 | Fernhill, No.1 | Treherbert | Collier’s Assistant | 16013 |
| DAVIES | J.J. | 1949 | 61 | Cefn Coed | Crynant | Repairer | 16269 |
| DAVIES | John David (injured) | 1945 | 21 | Anthony Pit | Penygraig | Dumper | 16525 |
| DAVIES | Peter | 1934 | 21 | Gresford | Wrexham | Borer | 16781 |
| DAVIES | Thomas | 1902 | 44 | Glynhebog | Pontyberem | Collier | 17037 |
| DAVIES | William | 1906 | 31 | Bryn Euryn, No.3 Quarry | Colwyn Bay | Quarryman | 17293 |
| DAVIES | Allen Green (injured) | 1928 | 49 | Llanddulas Quarry | Abergele | Weigher & Flagman | 15246 |
| DAVIES | David | 1903 | 19 | New Cross Hands | Cross Hands | Assistant collier | 15502 |
| DAVIES | E. (injured) | 1958 | 29 | Pentreclwydau | Cwmgwrach | Unit Surveyor | 15758 |
| DAVIES | Gareth J. (Injured) | 1990 | 32 | Blaenant | Abernant | General worker | 16014 |
| DAVIES | J.J. (injured) | 1929 | 25 | Risca | Risca | Collier | 16270 |
| DAVIES | John Daviel | 1924 | 48 | Blaenhirwaun | Cross Hands | Ostler | 16526 |
| DAVIES | Peter (injured) | 1927 | 55 | Llay Main | Llay | Repairer | 16782 |
| DAVIES | Thomas | 1902 | 33 | Nantwen | Bedlinog | Collier | 17038 |
| DAVIES | William | 1906 | 36 | Crynant | Crynant | Collier | 17294 |
| DAVIES | Alua (injured) | 1929 | 30 | Garn Drift | Blaenavon | Acting Fireman | 15247 |
| DAVIES | David | 1904 | 53 | Fochriw, No.2 | Fochriw | Collier | 15503 |
| DAVIES | E. (injured) | 1959 | 38 | Fernhill | Treherbert | Chargehand | 15759 |
| DAVIES | Garfield (injured) | 1925 | 22 | Beynon | Blaina | Haulage Journeyman | 16015 |
| DAVIES | J.L. | 1910 | 33 | Lletty Shenkin | Cwmbach | Haulier | 16271 |
| DAVIES | John E. | 1905 | 18 | National, No.2 | Wattstown | Collier | 16527 |
| DAVIES | Peter (injured) | 1929 | 31 | Mosley Common | Ellenbrook | Haulage Hand | 16783 |
| DAVIES | Thomas | 1902 | 26 | Windsor | Abertridwr | Sinker | 17039 |
| DAVIES | William | 1906 | 43 | Killan | Dunvant | Collier | 17295 |
| DAVIES | Alwyn (injured) | 1950 | 15 | Garw | Blaengarw | Engine Driver | 15248 |