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 | Richard | 1902 | 16 | Llwydcoed | Aberdare | Collier boy | 16839 |
| DAVIES | Thomas (injured) | 1911 | 43 | Saron Level | Troedyrhiw | Collier | 17095 |
| DAVIES | William (injured) | 1913 | 52 | Bargoed | Bargoed | Collier | 17351 |
| DAVIES | Benjamin (injured) | 1932 | 50 | Pochin, No.2 | Hollybush | Collier | 15304 |
| DAVIES | David | 1937 | 66 | Western | Nantymoel | Roadman | 15560 |
| DAVIES | Edward (injured) | 1914 | 60 | Eifl Quarry | Trefor | Quarryman | 15816 |
| DAVIES | Glyn (injured) | 1943 | 32 | Abercrave | Abercraf | Collier | 16072 |
| DAVIES | James W. (injured) | 1925 | 33 | Cwmneol | Cwmaman | Haulier | 16328 |
| DAVIES | John William (injured) | 1927 | 50 | Western | Nantymoel | Assistant Timber Drawer | 16584 |
| DAVIES | Richard | 1902 | 43 | Merthyr Vale | Merthyr Vale | Collier | 16840 |
| DAVIES | Thomas (injured) | 1912 | 49 | Fernhill | Treherbert | Collier | 17096 |
| DAVIES | William (injured) | 1913 | 47 | Cwm Cynon | Mountain Ash | Carpenter | 17352 |
| DAVIES | Benjamin (injured) | 1934 | 29 | Halkyn Mine | Halkyn | Labourer | 15305 |
| DAVIES | David | 1941 | 62 | Nantewlaeth | Cymmer | Foreman Trafficman | 15561 |
| DAVIES | Edward (injured) | 1915 | 36 | Porth y Nant Quarry | Llithfaen | Miner | 15817 |
| DAVIES | Glyn (injured) | 1945 | 30 | Cefn Coed | Crynant | Boiler Attendant | 16073 |
| DAVIES | Jeffrey James | 1913 | 27 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | 16329 | |
| DAVIES | John Y. (injured) | 1949 | 34 | Bedwas Navigation | Bedwas | Collier | 16585 |
| DAVIES | Richard | 1903 | 32 | Aberaman | Mountain Ash | Electrician | 16841 |
| DAVIES | Thomas (injured) | 1912 | 66 | Llyn Pit | Nantyglo | Coal Tipper | 17097 |
| DAVIES | William (injured) | 1913 | 40 | Graig | Merthyr Tydfil | Collier | 17353 |
| DAVIES | Benjamin (injured) | 1934 | 33 | River Level | Aberdare | Collier | 15306 |
| DAVIES | David (injured) | 1901 | Llanbradach, No.2 | Llanbradach | Ostler | 15562 | |
| DAVIES | Edward (injured) | 1916 | 33 | Bold | Earlstown | Collier | 15818 |
| DAVIES | Glyn (injured) | 1947 | 37 | Skewen Main, No.4 Level | Skewen | Collier | 16074 |