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 | Thomas | 1907 | 26 | Braichycymmer | Pontycymer | Rider | 17056 |
| DAVIES | William | 1913 | 30 | Britannic | Gilfach Goch | Haulier | 17312 |
| DAVIES | Arthur (injured) | 1925 | 33 | Prince of Wales, Victoria | Abercarn | Haulier | 15265 |
| DAVIES | David | 1908 | 50 | Waun Llwyd | Waun-Llwyd | Collier | 15521 |
| DAVIES | E.R. | 1957 | 60 | Ferndale | Ferndale | Rider | 15777 |
| DAVIES | George (injured) | 1929 | 33 | Glenhafod | Goytre | Collier | 16033 |
| DAVIES | James | 1913 | 49 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | 16289 | |
| DAVIES | John Hugh (injured) | 1911 | 26 | Llwynon | Crynant | Collier | 16545 |
| DAVIES | R.J. | 1953 | 42 | Nantgarw | Nantgarw | Hardground Worker | 16801 |
| DAVIES | Thomas | 1907 | 45 | Genwen | Bynea | Collier | 17057 |
| DAVIES | William | 1913 | 30 | Britannic Merthyr | Gilfach Goch | Haulier | 17313 |
| DAVIES | Arthur (injured) | 1932 | 34 | Varteg Hill | Varteg | Haulier | 15266 |
| DAVIES | David | 1910 | 26 | Glyncymmer | Cymmer | Collier | 15522 |
| DAVIES | E.T. (injured) | 1935 | 44 | Rhigos | Glyn Neath | Collier | 15778 |
| DAVIES | George (injured) | 1930 | 37 | Pentre (a) | Pentre | Assistant Repairer | 16034 |
| DAVIES | James | 1914 | 14 | New Tredegar | New Tredegar | Collier Boy | 16290 |
| DAVIES | John Ifor (injured) | 1930 | 30 | Brynwyth | Heol-y-Cyw | Shotsman | 16546 |
| DAVIES | R.J. (injured) | 1927 | Lea Green | St Helens | 16802 | ||
| DAVIES | Thomas | 1908 | 34 | Bedwellty | Tredegar | Haulier | 17058 |
| DAVIES | William | 1913 | 43 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | 17314 | |
| DAVIES | Arthur (injured) | 1934 | 28 | Fernhill, No.2 | Treherbert | Collier | 15267 |
| DAVIES | David | 1910 | 39 | McLaren, No.3 Pit | Abertysswg | Collier | 15523 |
| DAVIES | E.T. (injured) | 1936 | 17 | Rhigos | Glyn Neath | Collier’s Helper | 15779 |
| DAVIES | George (injured) | 1932 | 36 | Avon | Abergwynfi | Rubbish Tipper | 16035 |
| DAVIES | James | 1927 | Bold | Earlstown | 16291 |