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 | William | 1925 | 38 | Bradford, Deep Pit | Bradford | Collier | 17323 |
| DAVIES | Artus | 1954 | 28 | Golborne | Golborne | Ripper | 15276 |
| DAVIES | David | 1911 | 39 | Cawdor | Brynamman | Rider | 15532 |
| DAVIES | Edgar (injured) | 1925 | 28 | Pwllfaron | Resolven | Collier | 15788 |
| DAVIES | George (injured) | 1941 | 34 | Llay Hall | Cefn-y-bedd | Collier | 16044 |
| DAVIES | James (injured) | 1913 | 42 | Duffryn Rhondda | Cymmer | Collier | 16300 |
| DAVIES | John N. (injured) | 1942 | 50 | New Cwmgorse | Gwaun-cae-Gurwen | Main Haulage Driver | 16556 |
| DAVIES | R.W. (injured) | 1926 | 42 | Newlands | Pyle | Electrician | 16812 |
| DAVIES | Thomas | 1912 | 66 | Old Boston, No.2 | Haydock | Labourer | 17068 |
| DAVIES | William | 1927 | 40 | Lower Duffryn | Mountain Ash | Collier | 17324 |
| DAVIES | B (injured) | 1955 | 23 | Bedwas Navigation | Trethomas | Assistant Repairer | 15277 |
| DAVIES | David | 1911 | 39 | Cawdor | Garnant | Rider | 15533 |
| DAVIES | Edgar J. | 1951 | 49 | Onllwyn, No.3 | Onllwyn | Surface Brakesman | 15789 |
| DAVIES | George (injured) | 1944 | 23 | Glen Rhondda | Blaencwm | Ripper | 16045 |
| DAVIES | James (injured) | 1917 | 30 | Bryn-kinallt | Chirk | Coaler | 16301 |
| DAVIES | John O. (injured) | 1921 | 69 | Graiglwyd Quarry | Penmaenmawr | Driller | 16557 |
| DAVIES | R.W. (injured) | 1944 | 57 | Bersham | Rhostyllen | Collier | 16813 |
| DAVIES | Thomas | 1913 | 43 | Fforchaman | Cwmaman | Collier | 17069 |
| DAVIES | William | 1928 | 45 | Cribbwr Fawr | Pyle | Repairer | 17325 |
| DAVIES | B. (injured) | 1926 | 27 | Outwood | Outwood | Collier | 15278 |
| DAVIES | David | 1911 | 39 | Cawdor | Brynamman | Rider | 15534 |
| DAVIES | Edmund | 1910 | 54 | Bertie Pit | Trehafod | Collier | 15790 |
| DAVIES | George (injured) | 1950 | 55 | Six Bells | Six Bells | Repairer | 16046 |
| DAVIES | James (injured) | 1919 | 26 | Ravenhead | St Helens | Sawyer | 16302 |
| DAVIES | John Oliver | 1913 | 22 | Bwllfa, No.2 | Cwmdare | Assistant Timberman | 16558 |