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 | B. Jnr (injured) | 1917 | 18 | Pen-y-bont Quarry | Cefn-mawr | Labourer | 15287 |
| DAVIES | David | 1914 | 55 | Abercynon | Abercynon | Collier | 15543 |
| DAVIES | Edward | 1907 | 20 | Shotton | Shotton | Putter | 15799 |
| DAVIES | George James | 1938 | 41 | Florence | Longton | Collier | 16055 |
| DAVIES | James (injured) | 1928 | 48 | Graig Fawr | Llan-dafal | Haulier | 16311 |
| DAVIES | John Ralph | 1934 | 32 | Gresford | Wrexham | Collier | 16567 |
| DAVIES | Rees (injured) | 1925 | 62 | Penllwyngwent Slant | Ogmore Vale | Repairer | 16823 |
| DAVIES | Thomas | 1930 | 26 | Bradford | Bradford | Collier | 17079 |
| DAVIES | William (injured) | 1911 | 60 | British Rhondda | Glyn Neath | Blacksmith | 17335 |
| DAVIES | B. Lewellyn (injured) | 1912 | 6 | Penrikyber | Penrhiwceiber | Not employed | 15288 |
| DAVIES | David | 1914 | 55 | Dowlais Cardiff | Abercynon | Collier | 15544 |
| DAVIES | Edward | 1908 | 35 | Cambrian, No.2 | Clydach Vale | Collier | 15800 |
| DAVIES | George John (injured) | 1929 | 50 | Bute | Treherbert | Collier | 16056 |
| DAVIES | James (injured) | 1929 | 15 | Hafod, No.2 | Trehafod | Collier Boy | 16312 |
| DAVIES | John Rees (injured) | 1927 | 28 | Dare | Cwmparc | Collier | 16568 |
| DAVIES | Rees (injured) | 1929 | 70 | Merthyr Dare | Aberdare | Repairer | 16824 |
| DAVIES | Thomas | 1931 | 30 | Buoy Hill | Collier | 17080 | |
| DAVIES | William (injured) | 1911 | 24 | Cambrian | Clydach Vale | Haulier | 17336 |
| DAVIES | B.J. (injured) | 1959 | 49 | Western | Nantymoel | Ripper | 15289 |
| DAVIES | David | 1914 | 42 | Fforchaman | Cwmaman | Haulier | 15545 |
| DAVIES | Edward | 1914 | 32 | Cawdor | Garnant | Fireman | 15801 |
| DAVIES | George S. (injured) | 1927 | 57 | Gilwen | Cwm-twrch Uchaf | Surface Labourer | 16057 |
| DAVIES | James (injured) | 1930 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 16313 | ||
| DAVIES | John Richard (injured) | 1946 | 43 | Breidden Hill Quarry | Crewgreen | Loader | 16569 |
| DAVIES | Rees (injured) | 1934 | 50 | Abercrave | Abercraf | Collier | 16825 |