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 | David (injured) | 1913 | 29 | Garw | Blaengarw | Assistant Repairer | 15579 |
| DAVIES | Edward (injured) | 1944 | 54 | Hafod | Ruabon | Collier | 15835 |
| DAVIES | Gus (injured) | 1930 | 21 | Ffaldydre | Resolven | Collier | 16091 |
| DAVIES | John | 1900 | 23 | Llwynypia, No.6 | Llwynypia | Mason | 16347 |
| DAVIES | Joseph | 1929 | 52 | Waun Llwyd, No.2 | Waun-Llwyd | Collier | 16603 |
| DAVIES | Richard (injured) | 1927 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 16859 | ||
| DAVIES | Thomas (injured) | 1925 | 70 | Clydach Merthyr | Clydach | Collier | 17115 |
| DAVIES | William (injured) | 1925 | 30 | Hafodyrynys | Hafodyrynys | Collier | 17371 |
| DAVIES | Brian Thomas (injured) | 1927 | 22 | Great Mountain | Tumble | Haulier | 15324 |
| DAVIES | David (injured) | 1913 | 36 | Maes y Marchog | Onllwyn | Collier | 15580 |
| DAVIES | Edward (injured) | 1945 | 25 | Bank Hall | Burnley | Haulage Hand & Inspector | 15836 |
| DAVIES | Gwillwyn | 1913 | Lletty Shenkin | Cwmbach | Rope Attendant | 16092 | |
| DAVIES | John | 1900 | 58 | Park Slant (a) | Ammanford | Undermanager | 16348 |
| DAVIES | Joseph | 1933 | Navigation tip | Crumlin | 16604 | ||
| DAVIES | Richard (injured) | 1927 | 22 | Merthyr Vale, No.2 | Merthyr Vale | Shackler | 16860 |
| DAVIES | Thomas (injured) | 1925 | 35 | Garngoch, No.3 | Gorseinon | Collier | 17116 |
| DAVIES | William (injured) | 1925 | 48 | Lower Duffryn | Mountain Ash | Repairer | 17372 |
| DAVIES | Brinley (injured) | 1927 | 24 | National | Wattstown | Wagon Repairer | 15325 |
| DAVIES | David (injured) | 1913 | 24 | New Tredegar | New Tredegar | Collier | 15581 |
| DAVIES | Edward (injured) | 1947 | 40 | Llay Hall | Cefn-y-bedd | Waste Worker | 15837 |
| DAVIES | Gwilwym M. (injured) | 1929 | 14 | Bute | Treherbert | Collier Boy | 16093 |
| DAVIES | John | 1900 | 74 | Pontyberem | Pontyberem | Fitter | 16349 |
| DAVIES | Joseph | 1937 | 41 | Duffryn Rhondda | Cymmer | Haulier | 16605 |
| DAVIES | Richard (injured) | 1929 | 50 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Haulier | 16861 |
| DAVIES | Thomas (injured) | 1925 | 32 | Gwendraeth | Pontyates | Hitcher | 17117 |