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 | David | 1925 | 26 | Ty Trist, No.2 | Tredegar | Repairer | 15554 |
| DAVIES | Edward | 1934 | 38 | Llay Main | Llay | Collier | 15810 |
| DAVIES | Gilbert (injured) | 1929 | 14 | Llay Main | Llay | Haulage Hand | 16066 |
| DAVIES | James Edward | 1934 | 69 | Gresford | Wrexham | Repairer | 16322 |
| DAVIES | John V. (injured) | 1920 | 26 | Diphwys Mine | Blaenau Ffestiniog | Quarryman | 16578 |
| DAVIES | Rhys (injured) | 1926 | 37 | Morlais | Llangennech | Mechanic’s Labourer | 16834 |
| DAVIES | Thomas (injured) | 1911 | 32 | Cwmaman | Aberdare | Haulier | 17090 |
| DAVIES | William (injured) | 1912 | 29 | Maerdy, No.2 | Maerdy | Haulier | 17346 |
| DAVIES | Benjamin (injured) | 1925 | 41 | South Rhondda | Llanharan | Collier | 15299 |
| DAVIES | David | 1926 | 50 | Emlyn | Cross hands | Repairer | 15555 |
| DAVIES | Edward (Eddie) (injured) | 1928 | 37 | Nine Mile Point | Wattsville | Collier | 15811 |
| DAVIES | Gladstone (injured) | 1935 | 34 | Wern | Llanmorlais | Collier | 16067 |
| DAVIES | James Idwal | 1925 | 20 | National | Wattstown | Collier | 16323 |
| DAVIES | John W. | 1908 | 24 | Maypole | Platt Bridge | Contractor | 16579 |
| DAVIES | Rhys (injured) | 1927 | 29 | Taff Merthyr | Treharris | Pumpman | 16835 |
| DAVIES | Thomas (injured) | 1911 | 40 | Dare | Cwmparc | Stoker | 17091 |
| DAVIES | William (injured) | 1912 | 27 | Park (c) | Cwmparc | Haulier | 17347 |
| DAVIES | Benjamin (injured) | 1930 | 46 | Ferndale, No.7 | Tylorstown | Repairer | 15300 |
| DAVIES | David | 1926 | 50 | Emlyn | Cross Hands | Repairer | 15556 |
| DAVIES | Edward (injured) | 1912 | 27 | Groesfaen | Deri | Assistant Collier | 15812 |
| DAVIES | Glanmor L. (injured) | 1941 | 17 | Western | Nantymoel | Assistant Collier | 16068 |
| DAVIES | James R. (injured) | 1932 | 58 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Night Rider | 16324 |
| DAVIES | John W. (injured) | 1913 | 17 | Glengarw | Blaengarw | Collier's Assistant | 16580 |
| DAVIES | Rhys (injured) | 1931 | 36 | Gellyceidrim | Glanaman | Collier | 16836 |
| DAVIES | Thomas (injured) | 1911 | 37 | Ferndale | Ferndale | Collier | 17092 |