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 | William (injured) | 1912 | 30 | Pentre (b) | Kenfig Hill | Collier | 17348 |
| DAVIES | Benjamin (injured) | 1931 | 21 | Avon | Abergwynfi | Day Haulier | 15301 |
| DAVIES | David | 1926 | 50 | Emlyn | Pen-y-groes | Repairer | 15557 |
| DAVIES | Edward (injured) | 1912 | 17 | Risca | Risca | Collier Boy | 15813 |
| DAVIES | Glanville (injured) | 1948 | 44 | Park (c) | Cwmparc | Repairer | 16069 |
| DAVIES | James Rees | 1909 | 21 | Barley Hill Quarry | Pontardawe | Quarryman | 16325 |
| DAVIES | John W. (injured) | 1929 | 15 | Avon | Abergwynfi | Assistant Collier | 16581 |
| DAVIES | Rhys (injured) | 1949 | 35 | Maritime | Pontypridd | Hitcher | 16837 |
| DAVIES | Thomas (injured) | 1911 | 40 | Main, No.1 | Bryncoch | Collier | 17093 |
| DAVIES | William (injured) | 1912 | 25 | Tirydail | Ammanford | Collier | 17349 |
| DAVIES | Benjamin (injured) | 1931 | 19 | Graig Merthyr | Pontarddulais | Collier | 15302 |
| DAVIES | David | 1926 | 50 | Emlyn | Pen-y-groes | Repairer | 15558 |
| DAVIES | Edward (injured) | 1913 | 37 | Castle Quarry | Ewloe | Labourer | 15814 |
| DAVIES | Glyn (injured) | 1926 | 32 | Glyn Merthyr | Resolven | Miner | 16070 |
| DAVIES | James Robert (injured) | 1927 | Bold | Earlstown | 16326 | ||
| DAVIES | John William | 1909 | 44 | Pleasley | Pleasley Hill | Stallman | 16582 |
| DAVIES | Richard | 1901 | 16 | Pwllfaron | Resolven | Pumpboy | 16838 |
| DAVIES | Thomas (injured) | 1911 | 40 | Penrikyber | Penrhiwceiber | Collier | 17094 |
| DAVIES | William (injured) | 1912 | 17 | Tirydail | Ammanford | Collier's Boy | 17350 |
| DAVIES | Benjamin (injured) | 1932 | 32 | Castle | Furnace | Collier | 15303 |
| DAVIES | David | 1928 | 26 | Blaenhirwaun | Cross Hands | Hitcher | 15559 |
| DAVIES | Edward (injured) | 1913 | 30 | Tydraw | Blaen-y-cwm | Haulier | 15815 |
| DAVIES | Glyn (injured) | 1929 | 17 | Oakeley Mine | Blaenau Ffestiniog | Slate Getter | 16071 |
| DAVIES | James T. | 1924 | 33 | Rhosamman | Brynamman | 16327 | |
| DAVIES | John William (injured) | 1921 | 49 | Priestner's | Westleigh | Collier | 16583 |