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 | John Samuel | 1935 | 43 | Plas Power | Wrexham | Collier | 16572 |
| DAVIES | Rees L. (injured) | 1925 | 31 | Caerau | Caerau | Collier | 16828 |
| DAVIES | Thomas | 1934 | 31 | Gresford | Wrexham | Repairer | 17084 |
| DAVIES | William (injured) | 1912 | 45 | Braichycymmer | Pontycymer | Picker | 17340 |
| DAVIES | Benjamin | 1907 | 32 | Trimsaran, Waunhir Drift | Trimsaran | Collier | 15293 |
| DAVIES | David | 1921 | 67 | Oakeley Mine | Blaenau Ffestiniog | Rockman | 15549 |
| DAVIES | Edward | 1914 | 26 | Lower Duffryn | Mountain Ash | Coal Cutter | 15805 |
| DAVIES | George William (injured) | 1940 | 27 | Talk-o'-th'-Hill, Nos 2 & 5 Pits | Talke | Collier | 16061 |
| DAVIES | James (injured) | 1946 | 40 | Garngoch, No.3 | Gorseinon | Collier | 16317 |
| DAVIES | John T. (injured) | 1935 | 52 | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, East Pit | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Repairer | 16573 |
| DAVIES | Rees Lewis (injured) | 1930 | 44 | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, Steer Pit | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Haulier | 16829 |
| DAVIES | Thomas | 1935 | 61 | New High Carr Footrail | Chesterton | Collier | 17085 |
| DAVIES | William (injured) | 1912 | 45 | Cawdor | Garnant | Collier | 17341 |
| DAVIES | Benjamin | 1909 | 54 | Llwynon | Crynant | Collier | 15294 |
| DAVIES | David | 1924 | 54 | Duffryn Rhondda | Cymmer | Overman | 15550 |
| DAVIES | Edward | 1914 | 14 | South Hetton | Haswell | Driver | 15806 |
| DAVIES | Gerald Anthony (Injured) | 1981 | 22 | Florence | Longton | Surface maintenance | 16062 |
| DAVIES | James (injured) | 1951 | 27 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Rider | 16318 |
| DAVIES | John Thomas (injured) | 1914 | 34 | Orrell, No.5 | Wigan | Drawer | 16574 |
| DAVIES | Reginald | 1935 | Tirpentwys | Pantygasseg | 16830 | ||
| DAVIES | Thomas | 1935 | 63 | Pantyffynnon | Pantyffynnon | Repairer | 17086 |
| DAVIES | William (injured) | 1912 | 28 | Collier's Row, 6ft Level | Merthyr Tydfil | Collier | 17342 |
| DAVIES | Benjamin | 1909 | 28 | Windsor | Abertridwr | Repairer | 15295 |
| DAVIES | David | 1924 | Duffryn Rhondda, No.2 Pit | Cymmer | Overman | 15551 | |
| DAVIES | Edward | 1916 | 33 | Bold | Earlstown | Collier | 15807 |