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 | David | 1911 | 40 | Ammanford | Ammanford | Haulier | 15529 |
| DAVIES | Ebenezer | 1913 | 45 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | 15785 | |
| DAVIES | George (injured) | 1934 | 17 | Oakdale Navigation, Steam | Oakdale | Assistant Collier | 16041 |
| DAVIES | James (injured) | 1912 | 58 | Capel Ifan | Pontyberem | Haulier | 16297 |
| DAVIES | John L. (injured) | 1928 | 46 | Nantgwyn | Penygraig | Shotsman | 16553 |
| DAVIES | R.T. (injured) | 1927 | 17 | Saron | Saron | Collier’s Assistant | 16809 |
| DAVIES | Thomas | 1911 | 32 | Cwmaman | Aberdare | Haulier | 17065 |
| DAVIES | William | 1920 | Tirpentwys | Pantygasseg | 17321 | ||
| DAVIES | Arthur George (injured) | 1948 | 55 | Penallta | Hengoed | Collier | 15274 |
| DAVIES | David | 1911 | 40 | Ammanford, Little Vein | Ammanford | Haulier | 15530 |
| DAVIES | Edgar | 1903 | 18 | Clyn-mil Drift | Merthyr Tydfil | Stoker | 15786 |
| DAVIES | George (injured) | 1937 | 16 | Felinfran | Glais | Collier Boy | 16042 |
| DAVIES | James (injured) | 1913 | 26 | Abercwmboi | Aberdare | Haulier | 16298 |
| DAVIES | John M. (injured) | 1925 | 35 | Dare | Cwmparc | Haulier | 16554 |
| DAVIES | R.T. (injured) | 1952 | 48 | Abercynon | Abercynon | Washery Attendant | 16810 |
| DAVIES | Thomas | 1912 | 48 | Cwmneol | Cwmaman | Repairer | 17066 |
| DAVIES | William | 1924 | 35 | Wynnstay | Ruabon | Collier | 17322 |
| DAVIES | Arthur M. (injured) | 1925 | 31 | Bryn-kinallt | Chirk | Collier | 15275 |
| DAVIES | David | 1911 | 59 | Bedlinog | Bedlinog | Haulier | 15531 |
| DAVIES | Edgar (injured) | 1924 | 29 | Pwllfaron | Resolven | Hitcher | 15787 |
| DAVIES | George (injured) | 1937 | 39 | Ffaldau | Pontycymer | Haulier | 16043 |
| DAVIES | James (injured) | 1913 | 34 | Aberpergwm | Glyn-neath | Tipper | 16299 |
| DAVIES | John M. (injured) | 1934 | 40 | Bertie Pit | Trehafod | Collier | 16555 |
| DAVIES | R.T. (injured) | 1953 | 16 | Merthyr Vale | Merthyr Vale | Trainee Collier's Assistant | 16811 |
| DAVIES | Thomas | 1912 | 32 | Graig Merthyr | Pontarddulais | Haulageman | 17067 |