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 | Arthur (injured) | 1911 | 38 | Samlet [Gwern Pit] | Llansamlet | Collier | 15262 |
| DAVIES | David | 1908 | 54 | Cwm (a) | Merthyr Tydfil | Collier | 15518 |
| DAVIES | E.J. (injured) | 1952 | 46 | Deep Duffryn | Mountain Ash | Collier | 15774 |
| DAVIES | George (injured) | 1919 | 58 | Ravenhead | St Helens | Haulage | 16030 |
| DAVIES | James | 1913 | 42 | British Rhondda | Glyn Neath | Repairer | 16286 |
| DAVIES | John Henry | 1901 | 15 | Darbishires' Quarry | Penmaenmawr | Loco.Attendant | 16542 |
| DAVIES | R.E.J. (injured) | 1911 | 18 | Moelferna Quarry | Glyndyfrdwy | Slate Dresser | 16798 |
| DAVIES | Thomas | 1906 | 25 | National | Wattstown | Haulier | 17054 |
| DAVIES | William | 1912 | 19 | Birchgrove | Llansamlet | Assistant Tipper | 17310 |
| DAVIES | Arthur (injured) | 1912 | 21 | Garngoch, No.1 | Gorseinon | Shunter | 15263 |
| DAVIES | David | 1908 | 27 | Dulais | Onllwyn | Collier | 15519 |
| DAVIES | E.L. (injured) | 1934 | 47 | Hendy Merthyr | Craig-cefn-parc | Haulier | 15775 |
| DAVIES | George (injured) | 1925 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 16031 | ||
| DAVIES | James | 1913 | 24 | Bwllfa, No.2 | Cwmdare | Shackler | 16287 |
| DAVIES | John Henry | 1919 | 28 | Westminster | Gwersyllt | Coal Cutter | 16543 |
| DAVIES | R.H.P. (injured) | 1928 | 46 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Collier | 16799 |
| DAVIES | Thomas | 1907 | 62 | Ammanford | Ammanford | Labourer | 17055 |
| DAVIES | William | 1913 | 43 | Bedwas Navigation | Trethomas | Collier | 17311 |
| DAVIES | Arthur (injured) | 1916 | 30 | Hafod | Ruabon | Coal Getter | 15264 |
| DAVIES | David | 1908 | 71 | Main, No.4 | Skewen | Weigher | 15520 |
| DAVIES | E.P. (injured) | 1950 | 68 | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, East Pit | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Haulage Attendant | 15776 |
| DAVIES | George (injured) | 1927 | 48 | Bedwas Navigation | Trethomas | Labourer | 16032 |
| DAVIES | James | 1913 | 32 | Ferndale, No.8 | Tylorstown | Collier | 16288 |
| DAVIES | John Henry | 1920 | 46 | White Moss | Skelmersdale | Onsetter | 16544 |
| DAVIES | R.H.P. (injured) | 1929 | 47 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Collier | 16800 |