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 | John | 1901 | 36 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | Timberman | 16355 |
| DAVIES | Joseph (injured) | 1912 | 45 | Blaenavon Bight | Blaenavon | Coal Cutterman | 16611 |
| DAVIES | Richard (injured) | 1932 | 59 | Nook, No.3 | Tyldesley | Rope Splicer | 16867 |
| DAVIES | Thomas (injured) | 1928 | 56 | Deep Duffryn | Mountain Ash | Repairer | 17123 |
| DAVIES | William (injured) | 1926 | Sutton Heath | St Helens | 17379 | ||
| DAVIES | Brynmwr | 1942 | 19 | Rhigos | Glyn Neath | Collier's Helper | 15332 |
| DAVIES | David (injured) | 1917 | 26 | Plas Power | Wrexham | Collier | 15588 |
| DAVIES | Edward J. (injured) | 1934 | 32 | Llandybie | Llandybie | Collier | 15844 |
| DAVIES | Gwn Ivor (injured) | 1944 | 33 | Lady Windsor | Ynysybwl | Collier | 16100 |
| DAVIES | John | 1901 | 41 | Ystradgynlais | Ystradgynlais | Collier | 16356 |
| DAVIES | Joseph (injured) | 1912 | 30 | Maerdy, No.2 | Maerdy | Collier | 16612 |
| DAVIES | Richard (injured) | 1933 | 58 | Glenavon | Cymmer | Collier | 16868 |
| DAVIES | Thomas (injured) | 1928 | 37 | Garw | Blaengarw | Haulier | 17124 |
| DAVIES | William (injured) | 1927 | 57 | Aberbaiden | Kenfig Hill | Collier | 17380 |
| DAVIES | C. (injured) | 1927 | Sutton Heath | St Helens | 15333 | ||
| DAVIES | David (injured) | 1918 | 43 | Cae Coch Mine | Dolgarrog | Miner | 15589 |
| DAVIES | Edward J. (injured) | 1935 | 53 | Mosley Common | Ellenbrook | Fireman | 15845 |
| DAVIES | Gwyn | 1936 | 26 | Glanamman | Glanamman | Miner | 16101 |
| DAVIES | John | 1902 | 32 | Ferndale, No.8 | Tylorstown | Collier | 16357 |
| DAVIES | Joseph (injured) | 1921 | 32 | Brackley | Walkden | Fireman | 16613 |
| DAVIES | Richard (injured) | 1934 | 52 | Newlands | Pyle | Electrician | 16869 |
| DAVIES | Thomas (injured) | 1928 | 31 | New Cwmgorse | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Smith | 17125 |
| DAVIES | William (injured) | 1927 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 17381 | ||
| DAVIES | C. (injured) | 1939 | 42 | Llay Main | Llay | Repairer | 15334 |
| DAVIES | David (injured) | 1918 | 28 | Hafod | Ruabon | Shiftman | 15590 |