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 | William (injured) | 1925 | 48 | Pantyffynnon | Pantyffynnon | Powerhouse Attendant | 17373 |
| DAVIES | Brinley (injured) | 1928 | 28 | Celynen, North | Newbridge | Collier | 15326 |
| DAVIES | David (injured) | 1913 | 37 | Park (c) | Cwmparc | Collier | 15582 |
| DAVIES | Edward (injured) | 1949 | 51 | Lucy Thomas, No.5 | Abercanaid | Fireman | 15838 |
| DAVIES | Gwilym | 1929 | 54 | Ferndale | Ferndale | Collier | 16094 |
| DAVIES | John | 1900 | 43 | Ty Trist | Tredegar | Sinker | 16350 |
| DAVIES | Joseph | 1937 | 39 | Ynysarwed | Resolven | Collier | 16606 |
| DAVIES | Richard (injured) | 1929 | 26 | Trefor Pit | Trehafod | Haulier | 16862 |
| DAVIES | Thomas (injured) | 1925 | 48 | Wyllie | Pontllanfraith | Mason | 17118 |
| DAVIES | William (injured) | 1925 | Sherdley | St Helens | 17374 | ||
| DAVIES | Brinley (injured) | 1950 | 45 | Six Bells | Six Bells | Collier | 15327 |
| DAVIES | David (injured) | 1913 | 20 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Quarryman | 15583 |
| DAVIES | Edward A. (injured) | 1934 | 30 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Shifter | 15839 |
| DAVIES | Gwilym (injured) | 1925 | 58 | Ogilvie | Deri | Sinker | 16095 |
| DAVIES | John | 1901 | 31 | Cwmaman | Aberdare | Repairer | 16351 |
| DAVIES | Joseph | 1959 | 56 | Abercynon | Abercynon | Pitman | 16607 |
| DAVIES | Richard (injured) | 1930 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 16863 | ||
| DAVIES | Thomas (injured) | 1925 | 41 | Ynysfaio | Pen-yr-englyn | Tippler | 17119 |
| DAVIES | William (injured) | 1925 | Sherdley | St Helens | 17375 | ||
| DAVIES | Brinley I. (injured) | 1949 | 47 | Cefn Coed | Crynant | Fireman | 15328 |
| DAVIES | David (injured) | 1913 | 33 | Penrikyber | Penrhiwceiber | Master Haulier | 15584 |
| DAVIES | Edward E. (injured) | 1924 | 16 | Bryn-Mally | Gwersyllt | Waggoner | 15840 |
| DAVIES | Gwilym (injured) | 1929 | 43 | British Rhondda | Glyn Neath | Shaftsman | 16096 |
| DAVIES | John | 1901 | 18 | Ferndale, No.8 | Tylorstown | Collier | 16352 |
| DAVIES | Joseph | 1959 | 47 | Park (c) | Cwmparc | Packer | 16608 |