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 | Gerrard Wayne | 1965 | 24 | Cambrian | Clydach Vale | Assistant Engineer | 16063 |
| DAVIES | James (injured) | 1959 | 33 | Chanters | Atherton | Collier | 16319 |
| DAVIES | John Thomas (injured) | 1935 | 54 | Pemberton | Wigan | Collier | 16575 |
| DAVIES | Reginald (injured) | 1932 | 30 | Cambrian, No.3 | Clydach Vale | Collier | 16831 |
| DAVIES | Thomas | 1942 | 54 | Seven Sisters | Seven Sisters | Master Haulier | 17087 |
| DAVIES | William (injured) | 1912 | 46 | Graig | Merthyr Tydfil | Collier | 17343 |
| DAVIES | Benjamin | 1911 | 40 | Pantmawr | Ystradgynlais | Chargeman | 15296 |
| DAVIES | David | 1925 | 38 | Bradford, Deep Pit | Bradford | Collier | 15552 |
| DAVIES | Edward | 1920 | 48 | Elm, No.3 | Buckley | Collier | 15808 |
| DAVIES | Gethin (injured) | 1922 | 22 | Pen-y-bont Quarry | Cefn-mawr | Clay Getter | 16064 |
| DAVIES | James Daniel | 1912 | 22 | Windsor | Abertridwr | Collier’s Helper | 16320 |
| DAVIES | John Thomas (injured) | 1941 | 53 | Tareni, No.2 | Godre'r-graig | Roadman | 16576 |
| DAVIES | Reginald (injured) | 1946 | 26 | Pentremawr | Pontyberem | Collier | 16832 |
| DAVIES | Thomas | 1956 | 56 | Steer Pit | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Assistant Pipeman | 17088 |
| DAVIES | William (injured) | 1912 | 50 | Llwynypia | Llwynypia | Rope inspector | 17344 |
| DAVIES | Benjamin | 1942 | 27 | Sneyd | Burslem | Haulage Hand | 15297 |
| DAVIES | David | 1925 | 51 | Penallta | Hengoed | Haulier | 15553 |
| DAVIES | Edward | 1934 | 53 | Gresford | Wrexham | Packer | 15809 |
| DAVIES | Gethin (injured) | 1943 | 46 | Western | Nantymoel | Collier | 16065 |
| DAVIES | James Edward | 1934 | 21 | Gresford | Wrexham | Filler | 16321 |
| DAVIES | John Thomas (injured) | 1945 | 48 | St John's | Maesteg | Haulage Engineman | 16577 |
| DAVIES | Reginald Eric | 1927 | 43 | Marine | Cwm | Repairer | 16833 |
| DAVIES | Thomas (injured) | 1909 | Ely | Penygraig | 17089 | ||
| DAVIES | William (injured) | 1912 | 17 | Maerdy, No.1 | Maerdy | Assistant Collier | 17345 |
| DAVIES | Benjamin (injured) | 1925 | 32 | Agecroft | Agecroft | Fireman | 15298 |