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 | Griffith (injured) | 1927 | 51 | Alexandra Quarry | Moel Tryfan | Quarryman | 16088 |
| DAVIES | John | 1900 | 33 | Conwil Quarry | Quarryman | 16344 | |
| DAVIES | Joseph | 1913 | 33 | Kenmuirhill, No.2 Pit | Shettleston | Drawer | 16600 |
| DAVIES | Richard (injured) | 1925 | 39 | Rhos Clay Pit | Ruabon | Haulier | 16856 |
| DAVIES | Thomas (injured) | 1924 | 25 | Graig Merthyr | Pontarddulais | Collier | 17112 |
| DAVIES | William (injured) | 1925 | 27 | Bedwas Navigation | Trethomas | Labourer | 17368 |
| DAVIES | Brendan (Injured) | 1990 | 50 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Contractors belt patrolman | 15321 |
| DAVIES | David (injured) | 1912 | 27 | Western | Nantymoel | Assistant Timberman | 15577 |
| DAVIES | Edward (injured) | 1933 | 47 | Cwm Carn | Cwmcarn | Collier | 15833 |
| DAVIES | Griffith (injured) | 1935 | 37 | Oakeley Mine | Blaenau Ffestiniog | Miner | 16089 |
| DAVIES | John | 1900 | 18 | Court Herbert | Neath | Haulier | 16345 |
| DAVIES | Joseph | 1913 | 68 | Main, No.4 | Skewen | Lamp Locker | 16601 |
| DAVIES | Richard (injured) | 1927 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 16857 | ||
| DAVIES | Thomas (injured) | 1925 | 29 | Aberaman | Mountain Ash | Collier | 17113 |
| DAVIES | William (injured) | 1925 | 21 | Dowlais Cardiff | Abercynon | Collier | 17369 |
| DAVIES | Brian | 1966 | 8 | Aberfan | Merthyr Tydfil | 15322 | |
| DAVIES | David (injured) | 1913 | 24 | Fochriw, No.1 | Fochriw | Haulier | 15578 |
| DAVIES | Edward (injured) | 1941 | 19 | Bankfield Quarry | Clitheroe | Labourer | 15834 |
| DAVIES | Griffith (injured) | 1945 | 32 | Llay Hall | Cefn-y-bedd | Repairer | 16090 |
| DAVIES | John | 1900 | 36 | Lady Windsor | Ynysybwl | Repairer | 16346 |
| DAVIES | Joseph | 1928 | 61 | Llay Main | Llay | Ripper | 16602 |
| DAVIES | Richard (injured) | 1927 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 16858 | ||
| DAVIES | Thomas (injured) | 1925 | 22 | Bonville's Court | St Issells | Trammer | 17114 |
| DAVIES | William (injured) | 1925 | 27 | Fernhill | Treherbert | Haulier | 17370 |
| DAVIES | Brian (Injured) | 1973 | 25 | Treforgan | Crynant | Electrician | 15323 |