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 | George (injured) | 1932 | 61 | Western | Nantymoel | Haulage Engineman | 16038 |
| DAVIES | James | 1934 | 37 | Gresford | Wrexham | Filler | 16294 |
| DAVIES | John James (injured) | 1929 | 29 | Bargoed High Pressure Steam Plant | Bargoed | Fitter’s Mate | 16550 |
| DAVIES | R.L. | 1910 | 35 | Britannic | Gilfach Goch | Fireman | 16806 |
| DAVIES | Thomas | 1909 | 31 | Cape | Gowerton | Collier | 17062 |
| DAVIES | William | 1916 | 44 | Brackley | Walkden | Miner | 17318 |
| DAVIES | Arthur (injured) | 1947 | 49 | Wyllie | Pontllanfraith | Repairer | 15271 |
| DAVIES | David | 1911 | 40 | Ammanford | Ammanford | Haulier | 15527 |
| DAVIES | EA (injured) | 1955 | 53 | Rose Heyworth | Cwmtillery | Collier | 15783 |
| DAVIES | George (injured) | 1933 | 17 | Wyllie | Pontllanfraith | Collier’s Helper | 16039 |
| DAVIES | James | 1934 | 31 | Gresford | Wrexham | Repairer | 16295 |
| DAVIES | John K. (injured) | 1928 | 50 | Great Mountain | Tumble | Surface Foreman | 16551 |
| DAVIES | R.L. | 1910 | 35 | Britannic Merthyr | Gilfach Goch | Fireman | 16807 |
| DAVIES | Thomas | 1910 | 43 | Garw | Blaengarw | Labourer | 17063 |
| DAVIES | William | 1918 | 20 | Podmore Hall, Minnie Pit | Halmer End | Haulage | 17319 |
| DAVIES | Arthur (injured) | 1950 | 40 | Merthyr Vale | Merthyr Vale | Collier | 15272 |
| DAVIES | David | 1911 | 40 | Ammanford | Ammanford | Haulier | 15528 |
| DAVIES | Ebenezer | 1901 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | Fireman | 15784 | |
| DAVIES | George (injured) | 1934 | 41 | Great Mountain | Tumble | Haulage Man | 16040 |
| DAVIES | James (injured) | 1911 | 48 | Fforchaman | Cwmaman | Haulier | 16296 |
| DAVIES | John L. | 1912 | 35 | Dowlais Cardiff | Abercynon | Surface Man | 16552 |
| DAVIES | R.P. (Injured) | 1985 | 25 | Point of Ayr | Ffynnongroyw | Coal smapler | 16808 |
| DAVIES | Thomas | 1910 | 27 | Lady Lewis | Porth | Haulier | 17064 |
| DAVIES | William | 1919 | 52 | Aberbaiden Slant | Kenfig Hill | 17320 | |
| DAVIES | Arthur (injured) | 1950 | 40 | Pentremawr | Pontyberem | Assistant Repairer | 15273 |