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 | John Islwyn (injured) | 1946 | 43 | Aberpergwm | Glyn-neath | Ropeman | 16547 |
| DAVIES | R.J. (injured) | 1929 | 31 | Gelli-hir | Lletty Brongu | Collier | 16803 |
| DAVIES | Thomas | 1908 | 45 | Bryn-Mally | Gwersyllt | Collier | 17059 |
| DAVIES | William | 1913 | 36 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | 17315 | |
| DAVIES | Arthur (injured) | 1934 | 23 | Glyncastle | Resolven | Collier | 15268 |
| DAVIES | David | 1910 | 53 | Plas Power | Wrexham | Collier | 15524 |
| DAVIES | E.T. (injured) | 1937 | 52 | Graig Merthyr | Pontarddulais | Fireman | 15780 |
| DAVIES | George (injured) | 1932 | 19 | Markham, South | Blackwood | Labourer | 16036 |
| DAVIES | James | 1929 | 51 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | Dataller | 16292 |
| DAVIES | John Ivor (injured) | 1948 | 21 | New Cross Hands | Cross Hands | Haulage Engineman | 16548 |
| DAVIES | R.J. (injured) | 1951 | 58 | Tir Herbert | Hirwaun | Journey Attendant | 16804 |
| DAVIES | Thomas | 1908 | 18 | Fforchwen | Cwmaman | Collier | 17060 |
| DAVIES | William | 1913 | 38 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | 17316 | |
| DAVIES | Arthur (injured) | 1936 | 33 | Sneyd | Burslem | Erector | 15269 |
| DAVIES | David | 1911 | 40 | Ammanford | Ammanford | Haulier | 15525 |
| DAVIES | E.W. (injured) | 1928 | 31 | Park (c) | Cwmparc | Screen Engineman | 15781 |
| DAVIES | George (injured) | 1932 | Sherdley | St Helens | 16037 | ||
| DAVIES | James | 1929 | 62 | Beynon | Blaina | Haulier | 16293 |
| DAVIES | John J. (injured) | 1928 | 61 | Bwllfa, No.1 | Aberdare | Labourer | 16549 |
| DAVIES | R.J. (injured) | 1952 | 54 | Ferndale | Ferndale | Engineman | 16805 |
| DAVIES | Thomas | 1908 | 49 | Garngoch, No.2 | Gorseinon | Collier | 17061 |
| DAVIES | William | 1913 | 43 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | 17317 | |
| DAVIES | Arthur (injured) | 1945 | 37 | Deep Duffryn | Mountain Ash | Collier | 15270 |
| DAVIES | David | 1911 | 40 | Ammanford | Ammanford | Haulier | 15526 |
| DAVIES | E.W.I. (Injured) | 1988 | 51 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Repairer | 15782 |