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 | Thomas | 1932 | 41 | Blaenhirwaun | Cross Hands | Repairer | 17081 |
| DAVIES | William (injured) | 1911 | 38 | Coalbrookvale | Nantyglo | Collier | 17337 |
| DAVIES | B.M. (injured) | 1949 | 57 | Ffaldau | Pontycymer | Fireman | 15290 |
| DAVIES | David | 1914 | 49 | Great Mountain | Tumble | Collier | 15546 |
| DAVIES | Edward | 1914 | 32 | Cawdor | Brynamman | Fireman | 15802 |
| DAVIES | George Thomas (injured) | 1947 | 53 | Ffaldyre | Resolven | Repairer | 16058 |
| DAVIES | James (injured) | 1930 | Lea Green | St Helens | 16314 | ||
| DAVIES | John Robert (injured) | 1927 | Lea Green | St Helens | 16570 | ||
| DAVIES | Rees (injured) | 1946 | 69 | New Cwmgorse | Gwaun-cae-Gurwen | Haulier | 16826 |
| DAVIES | Thomas | 1933 | 62 | Coegnant | Nantyffyllon | Collier | 17082 |
| DAVIES | William (injured) | 1911 | 43 | International | Blaengarw | Collier | 17338 |
| DAVIES | Barnet (injured) | 1915 | 26 | Garth Quarry | Waggoner | 15291 | |
| DAVIES | David | 1915 | 37 | Delph Fireclay | Miner | 15547 | |
| DAVIES | Edward | 1914 | 32 | Cawdor | Brynamman | Fireman | 15803 |
| DAVIES | George William | 1932 | 44 | Llay Main | Llay | Collier | 16059 |
| DAVIES | James (injured) | 1930 | 46 | Pwllfaron | Resolven | Haulier | 16315 |
| DAVIES | John S. | 1907 | 15 | South Duffryn, No.1 | Troedyrhiw | Labourer | 16571 |
| DAVIES | Rees Evan (injured) | 1929 | 34 | Saron | Saron | Haulier | 16827 |
| DAVIES | Thomas | 1933 | 59 | Lea Green | St Helens | Contractor’s Man | 17083 |
| DAVIES | William (injured) | 1911 | 62 | Maindy | Ton Pentre | Collier | 17339 |
| DAVIES | Bartley (injured) | 1944 | 67 | Newton [or Wood] | Haydock | Daywageman | 15292 |
| DAVIES | David | 1917 | British Top Pits | Abersychan | 15548 | ||
| DAVIES | Edward | 1914 | 32 | Cawdor | Garnant | Fireman | 15804 |
| DAVIES | George William | 1934 | 26 | Gresford | Wrexham | Haulage | 16060 |
| DAVIES | James (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 16316 |