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 | E.J. (injured) | 1932 | 36 | Cefn Coed | Crynant | Collier | 15771 |
| DAVIES | George (injured) | 1912 | 32 | Bargoed | Bargoed | Contractor | 16027 |
| DAVIES | James | 1909 | 44 | Bedwellty | Tredegar | Haulier | 16283 |
| DAVIES | John H. (injured) | 1914 | 24 | Penmaenrhos Quarry | Colwyn Bay | Blaster | 16539 |
| DAVIES | R. (injured) | 1958 | 59 | Aberbaiden | Kenfig Hill | Packer | 16795 |
| DAVIES | Thomas | 1905 | 40 | National, No.2 | Wattstown | Collier | 17051 |
| DAVIES | William | 1909 | 40 | South Tunnel Pit | Dowlais | Collier | 17307 |
| DAVIES | Arthur | 1925 | 50 | Penallta | Hengoed | Mason’s Labourer | 15260 |
| DAVIES | David | 1907 | 47 | Cwmneol | Cwmaman | Collier | 15516 |
| DAVIES | E.J. (injured) | 1933 | 25 | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, Steer Pit | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Assistant Rider | 15772 |
| DAVIES | George (injured) | 1913 | 31 | Maindy | Ton Pentre | Rider | 16028 |
| DAVIES | James | 1911 | 44 | Court Herbert | Neath | Collier | 16284 |
| DAVIES | John H. (injured) | 1927 | 25 | Fforchaman | Cwmaman | Collier | 16540 |
| DAVIES | R. (injured) | 1959 | 18 | Llay main | Llay | Haulage Hand | 16796 |
| DAVIES | Thomas | 1905 | 38 | National, No.2 | Wattstown | Master Haulier | 17052 |
| DAVIES | William | 1910 | 16 | Llanmorlais | Llanmorlais | Labourer | 17308 |
| DAVIES | Arthur | 1934 | 24 | Gresford | Wrexham | Filler | 15261 |
| DAVIES | David | 1907 | 23 | Trimsaran, Waunhir Drift | Trimsaran | Collier | 15517 |
| DAVIES | E.J. (injured) | 1944 | 38 | Llanharan | Llanharan | Collier | 15773 |
| DAVIES | George (injured) | 1916 | 17 | Bryn-Mally | Gwersyllt | Waggoner | 16029 |
| DAVIES | James | 1911 | 23 | North Blaina | Blaina | Collier | 16285 |
| DAVIES | John Helfryn | 1947 | 27 | Pentremawr | Pontyberem | Collier | 16541 |
| DAVIES | R. (Injured) | 1976 | 27 | Bersham | Rhostyllen | Development worker | 16797 |
| DAVIES | Thomas | 1905 | 37 | Wynnstay | Ruabon | Collier | 17053 |
| DAVIES | William | 1910 | 24 | South Rhondda | Llanharan | Fireman | 17309 |