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 | Thomas (injured) | 1919 | 15 | Bradford | Bradford | Pony Driver | 17106 |
| DAVIES | William (injured) | 1916 | 33 | Oak | Hollinwood | Drawer | 17362 |
| DAVIES | Benjamin Aaron | 1910 | 23 | Bank, No.3 (Pretoria) Pit | Westhoughton | Collier | 15315 |
| DAVIES | David (injured) | 1911 | 29 | Killan | Dunvant | Collier | 15571 |
| DAVIES | Edward (injured) | 1929 | 31 | Blaenclydach | Blaen Clydach | Collier | 15827 |
| DAVIES | Graham (Injured) | 1979 | 44 | Wedgwood [licensed] | Red Street | Faceworker | 16083 |
| DAVIES | Jessie Samuel | 1901 | 21 | Mardy, No.2 | Maerdy | Haulier | 16339 |
| DAVIES | Joseph | 1910 | 56 | Teversal | Teversal | Dataller | 16595 |
| DAVIES | Richard (injured) | 1914 | 18 | Bickershaw | Bickershaw | Haulage Hand | 16851 |
| DAVIES | Thomas (injured) | 1920 | 28 | Blainscough | Coppull | Drawer | 17107 |
| DAVIES | William (injured) | 1919 | 36 | Oak | Hollinwood | Drawer | 17363 |
| DAVIES | Benjamin Evan | 1913 | 32 | Bute Merthyr | Treherbert | Haulier | 15316 |
| DAVIES | David (injured) | 1911 | 45 | Tareni | Godre'r-graig | Collier | 15572 |
| DAVIES | Edward (injured) | 1929 | 28 | Ferndale, No.8 | Tylorstown | Shackler | 15828 |
| DAVIES | Griffith | 1904 | 52 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Slate Getter | 16084 |
| DAVIES | Job | 1907 | 16 | Gilwen | Cwm twrch Uchaf | Collier’s Assistant | 16340 |
| DAVIES | Joseph | 1912 | 32 | Llwynon | Crynant | Collier | 16596 |
| DAVIES | Richard (injured) | 1914 | 31 | Breakwater Quarry | Holyhead | Labourer | 16852 |
| DAVIES | Thomas (injured) | 1920 | 71 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Quarryman | 17108 |
| DAVIES | William (injured) | 1920 | Carreg-y-llam Quarry | Llithfaen | Rockman | 17364 | |
| DAVIES | Benjamin R. (injured) | 1942 | 52 | Yniscedwyn | Ystradgynlais | Labourer | 15317 |
| DAVIES | David (injured) | 1912 | 26 | Emlyn | Pen-y-groes | Timberman | 15573 |
| DAVIES | Edward (injured) | 1929 | 39 | Penallta, No.1 | Hengoed | Haulier | 15829 |
| DAVIES | Griffith | 1906 | 18 | Pantyffynnon | Pantyffynnon | Pumpman | 16085 |
| DAVIES | Job (injured) | 1925 | 36 | Newlands | Pyle | Collier | 16341 |