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 | Joseph | 1912 | 64 | Millfield | West Bromwich | Pikeman | 16597 |
| DAVIES | Richard (injured) | 1915 | 41 | Minera Lime Quarry | Minera | Quarryman | 16853 |
| DAVIES | Thomas (injured) | 1923 | 34 | Peblig Quarry | Caernarvon | Clay Getter | 17109 |
| DAVIES | William (injured) | 1922 | 54 | Penmaen Quarry | Penmaenmawr | Quarryman | 17365 |
| DAVIES | Benjamin W. (injured) | 1929 | 16 | Fernhill, No.1 | Treherbert | Collier Boy | 15318 |
| DAVIES | David (injured) | 1912 | 26 | Great Mountain | Tumble | Labourer | 15574 |
| DAVIES | Edward (injured) | 1930 | 24 | Ferndale, No.9 | Tylorstown | Collier | 15830 |
| DAVIES | Griffith | 1939 | 22 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Rockman | 16086 |
| DAVIES | Job (injured) | 1936 | 20 | Garswood Hall, No.7 Pit | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Brow Hand | 16342 |
| DAVIES | Joseph | 1912 | 40 | New Dynant | Tumble | Stoker | 16598 |
| DAVIES | Richard (injured) | 1916 | 55 | Calcot Mine | Priest Weston | Miner | 16854 |
| DAVIES | Thomas (injured) | 1924 | 29 | Cwmgwrach | Cwmgwrach | Haulier | 17110 |
| DAVIES | William (injured) | 1924 | 23 | Bryn-kinallt | Chirk | Loader | 17366 |
| DAVIES | Bert | 1913 | 22 | Cwm Carn Pit | Cwmcarn | Haulier | 15319 |
| DAVIES | David (injured) | 1912 | 42 | Llwyn | Burry Port | Smith | 15575 |
| DAVIES | Edward (injured) | 1931 | 58 | Yr Eifl Quarry | Trefor | Miner | 15831 |
| DAVIES | Griffith (injured) | 1914 | 35 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Labourer | 16087 |
| DAVIES | John | 1900 | 46 | Bersham | Rhostyllen | Filler | 16343 |
| DAVIES | Joseph | 1912 | 40 | New Dynant | Tumble | Stoker | 16599 |
| DAVIES | Richard (injured) | 1924 | 55 | Duffryn Rhondda | Cymmer | Roadman | 16855 |
| DAVIES | Thomas (injured) | 1924 | 23 | Cwmgwrach | Cwmgwrach | Assistant Repairer | 17111 |
| DAVIES | William (injured) | 1925 | 14 | Acorn | Llangennech | Tram Oiler | 17367 |
| DAVIES | Birah (injured) | 1945 | 45 | Cambrian Navigation | Clydach Vale | Electrician | 15320 |
| DAVIES | David (injured) | 1912 | 48 | Rhymney Merthyr, No.2 | Pontlottyn | Collier | 15576 |
| DAVIES | Edward (injured) | 1933 | 32 | Blaenclydach | Blaen Clydach | Collier | 15832 |