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 | James | 1902 | 25 | Blantyre, No.3 Pit | High Blantyre | Pony Driver | 16280 |
| DAVIES | John George (injured) | 1925 | 29 | Pwllfaron | Resolven | Ropeman | 16536 |
| DAVIES | R. (injured) | 1930 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 16792 | ||
| DAVIES | Thomas | 1905 | 21 | Cambrian | Clydach Vale | Collier | 17048 |
| DAVIES | William | 1908 | 56 | Minera | Minera | Miner | 17304 |
| DAVIES | Arthur | 1906 | 32 | Elliot, East Pit | New Tredegar | Collier | 15257 |
| DAVIES | David | 1906 | 31 | Morlais | Llangennech | Trammer | 15513 |
| DAVIES | E.J. | 1957 | 50 | Werntarw | Pencoed | Rider | 15769 |
| DAVIES | George | 1916 | British Rhondda | Glyn Neath | 16025 | ||
| DAVIES | James | 1902 | 29 | McLaren | Abertysswg | Journey rider | 16281 |
| DAVIES | John H. | 1901 | 19 | Mardy, No.1 | Maerdy | Haulier | 16537 |
| DAVIES | R. (injured) | 1950 | 65 | Clydach Merthyr | Clydach | Crossing Gateman | 16793 |
| DAVIES | Thomas | 1905 | 21 | Cambrian, No.1 | Clydach Vale | Collier | 17049 |
| DAVIES | William | 1909 | 25 | Darran (a) | Deri | Haulier | 17305 |
| DAVIES | Arthur | 1906 | 37 | Seven Sisters | Seven Sisters | Collier | 15258 |
| DAVIES | David | 1907 | 33 | Braichycymmer, No.3 | Pontycymer | Repairer | 15514 |
| DAVIES | E.J. (injured) | 1913 | 29 | Cwmavon, Oakwood Levels | Port Talbot | Collier | 15770 |
| DAVIES | George (injured) | 1912 | 35 | Abergorky | Treorchy | Collier | 16026 |
| DAVIES | James | 1903 | 47 | Fogg's | Darcy Lever | Collier | 16282 |
| DAVIES | John H. | 1905 | 15 | National, No.2 | Wattstown | Collier Boy | 16538 |
| DAVIES | R. (injured) | 1957 | 19 | Taff Merthyr | Treharris | Labourer | 16794 |
| DAVIES | Thomas | 1905 | 44 | Lletty Shenkin | Cwmbach | Collier | 17050 |
| DAVIES | William | 1909 | 18 | Parr, No.4 | St Helens | Pusher on | 17306 |
| DAVIES | Arthur | 1912 | 42 | Coegnant | Nantyffyllon | Assistant Repairer | 15259 |
| DAVIES | David | 1907 | 40 | Cae Duke | Loughor | Master haulier | 15515 |