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 | Benjamin (injured) | 1947 | 62 | Park (c) | Cwmparc | Fireman | 15312 |
| DAVIES | David (injured) | 1911 | 26 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Haulier | 15568 |
| DAVIES | Edward (injured) | 1925 | 26 | Quarry Level | Pontypool | Timberman’s Assistant | 15824 |
| DAVIES | Gomer (injured) | 1912 | 25 | Aberaman | Mountain Ash | Collier | 16080 |
| DAVIES | Jesse | 1952 | 44 | Newlands | Pyle | Repairer | 16336 |
| DAVIES | Jonathan (injured) | 1939 | 57 | Bersham | Rhostyllen | Dataller | 16592 |
| DAVIES | Richard (injured) | 1912 | 48 | Abercwmboi | Aberdare | Timberman | 16848 |
| DAVIES | Thomas (injured) | 1913 | 61 | Maes y Marchog | Onllwyn | Mason | 17104 |
| DAVIES | William (injured) | 1915 | 33 | Chisnall Hall | Coppull | Contractor | 17360 |
| DAVIES | Benjamin (injured) | 1952 | 32 | Llay Main | Llay | Wasteman | 15313 |
| DAVIES | David (injured) | 1911 | 36 | Dowlais Cardiff | Abercynon | Collier | 15569 |
| DAVIES | Edward (injured) | 1925 | 36 | Tareni | Godre'r-graig | Collier | 15825 |
| DAVIES | Gordon (injured) | 1927 | 16 | Nine Mile Point | Wattsville | Assistant Collier | 16081 |
| DAVIES | Jesse (injured) | 1953 | 48 | Lyme | Haydock | Haulage Hand | 16337 |
| DAVIES | Joseph | 1900 | 33 | Glynhebog | Pontyberem | Collier | 16593 |
| DAVIES | Richard (injured) | 1912 | 41 | Gilfach-goch | Gilfach Goch | Collier | 16849 |
| DAVIES | Thomas (injured) | 1918 | 35 | Clock Face | St Helens | Fireman | 17105 |
| DAVIES | William (injured) | 1915 | 56 | Eifl Quarry | Trefor | Labourer | 17361 |
| DAVIES | Benjamin A. | 1913 | 25 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | 15314 | |
| DAVIES | David (injured) | 1911 | 45 | Eastern | Ton Pentre | Timberman | 15570 |
| DAVIES | Edward (injured) | 1927 | 16 | Blaennant | Aberdare | Collier Boy | 15826 |
| DAVIES | Gordon (injured) | 1929 | 16 | Cilely | Tonyrefail | Collier Boy | 16082 |
| DAVIES | Jesse Thomas (injured) | 1948 | 47 | Risca | Risca | Assistant Collier | 16338 |
| DAVIES | Joseph | 1909 | 17 | Deep Duffryn | Mountain Ash | Oil carrier | 16594 |
| DAVIES | Richard (injured) | 1913 | 40 | Duffryn Rhondda | Cymmer | Labourer | 16850 |