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
Search the Database
| Surname | Forename | Year | Age | Mine/Quarry Name | Location | Occupation | Record ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVIES | Edward | 1906 | 35 | Court Sart | Briton Ferry | Labourer | 15796 |
| DAVIES | George Henry | 1914 | 30 | Waun Llwyd, No.1 | Waun-Llwyd | Collier’s Assistant | 16052 |
| DAVIES | James (injured) | 1927 | 62 | Cwmgwrach | Cwmgwrach | Sawyer | 16308 |
| DAVIES | John R. | 1913 | 22 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | 16564 | |
| DAVIES | Rees (injured) | 1912 | 40 | Tower | Hirwaun | Collier | 16820 |
| DAVIES | Thomas | 1924 | 47 | Seaham | Seaham | Filler | 17076 |
| DAVIES | William | 1941 | 54 | Llanmorlais Lynch | Llanmorlais | Hewer | 17332 |
| DAVIES | B. (injured) | 1956 | 16 | Hafodyrynys | Hafodyrynys | Colliers helper | 15285 |
| DAVIES | David | 1913 | 49 | Tirbach | Ystalyfera | Collier | 15541 |
| DAVIES | Edward | 1907 | 57 | Bwllfa, No.2 | Aberdare | Labourer | 15797 |
| DAVIES | George Henry (injured) | 1913 | 14 | Garth Merthyr (a) | Maesteg | Collier Boy | 16053 |
| DAVIES | James (injured) | 1927 | 55 | Lady Margaret | Treherbert | Repairer | 16309 |
| DAVIES | John R. | 1918 | 18 | Podmore Hall, Minnie Pit | Halmer End | Haulage | 16565 |
| DAVIES | Rees (injured) | 1913 | 52 | Craig Lyn | Pontrhydyfen | Collier | 16821 |
| DAVIES | Thomas | 1925 | 49 | Abercynon | Abercynon | Repairer | 17077 |
| DAVIES | William | 1942 | Tirpentwys | Pantygasseg | 17333 | ||
| DAVIES | B. (injured) | 1957 | 56 | Albion | Cilfynydd | Tippler Operator | 15286 |
| DAVIES | David | 1913 | 49 | Tylcha Fach | Tonyrefail | Collier | 15542 |
| DAVIES | Edward | 1907 | 31 | Senghenydd | Senghenydd | Tipper | 15798 |
| DAVIES | George Henry (injured) | 1928 | 22 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Collier | 16054 |
| DAVIES | James (injured) | 1928 | Bold | Earlstown | 16310 | ||
| DAVIES | John R. (injured) | 1932 | Sherdley | St Helens | 16566 | ||
| DAVIES | Rees (injured) | 1924 | 49 | Duke Anthracite Level | Cwmgors, Garth | Collier | 16822 |
| DAVIES | Thomas | 1925 | 49 | Dowlais Cardiff | Abercynon | Repairer | 17078 |
| DAVIES | William | 1949 | 45 | Waun Lwyd | Waun-Llwyd | Collier | 17334 |