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 | Richard (injured) | 1931 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 16864 | ||
| DAVIES | Thomas (injured) | 1926 | 48 | Coegnant, South | Nantyffyllon | Day Haulier | 17120 |
| DAVIES | William (injured) | 1926 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 17376 | ||
| DAVIES | Bromley (injured) | 1946 | 41 | Ammanford | Ammanford | Collier | 15329 |
| DAVIES | David (injured) | 1913 | 35 | Votty & Bowydd Quarry | Blaenau Ffestiniog | Hooker-On | 15585 |
| DAVIES | Edward G. (injured) | 1947 | 32 | Tir Herbert | Hirwaun | Cutterman | 15841 |
| DAVIES | Gwilym (injured) | 1930 | 23 | National, No.2 | Wattstown | Collier | 16097 |
| DAVIES | John | 1901 | 60 | Gatewen | Wrexham | Loco. Driver | 16353 |
| DAVIES | Joseph (injured) | 1911 | 39 | Cethin | Abercanaid | Labourer | 16609 |
| DAVIES | Richard (injured) | 1931 | 38 | Cadean | Trimsaran | Collier | 16865 |
| DAVIES | Thomas (injured) | 1927 | 28 | Merthyr Vale, No.1 | Merthyr Vale | Repairer | 17121 |
| DAVIES | William (injured) | 1926 | 57 | Graiglwyd Quarry | Penmaenmawr | Driller | 17377 |
| DAVIES | Bryn (injured) | 1929 | 22 | Penallta | Hengoed | Collier | 15330 |
| DAVIES | David (injured) | 1914 | 40 | Conway Stone Quarry | Conway | Labourer | 15586 |
| DAVIES | Edward J. (injured) | 1924 | 20 | Braich-goch Mine | Corris | Slate Maker | 15842 |
| DAVIES | Gwilym (injured) | 1946 | 43 | Coegnant | Nantyffylon | Day Haulier | 16098 |
| DAVIES | John | 1901 | 25 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | Repairer | 16354 |
| DAVIES | Joseph (injured) | 1911 | 21 | Navigation, | Crumlin | Collier | 16610 |
| DAVIES | Richard (injured) | 1932 | 30 | Merthyr Vale | Merthyr Vale | Shackler | 16866 |
| DAVIES | Thomas (injured) | 1927 | 62 | Minera Lime Quarry | Minera | Quarryman | 17122 |
| DAVIES | William (injured) | 1926 | 54 | Llay Main | Llay | Collier | 17378 |
| DAVIES | Bryn (injured) | 1933 | 36 | Mardy | Maerdy | Haulier | 15331 |
| DAVIES | David (injured) | 1914 | 56 | Dinorwic Quarry | Llanberis | Quarryman | 15587 |
| DAVIES | Edward J. (injured) | 1927 | 15 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Apprentice quarryman | 15843 |
| DAVIES | Gwilym L. (injured) | 1948 | 59 | Ferndale, No.1 | Ferndale | Labourer | 16099 |