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 | Edward John (injured) | 1930 | 15 | Cwmaman | Aberdare | Collier Boy | 15846 |
| DAVIES | Gwyn (injured) | 1932 | 22 | Ffaldau | Pontycymer | Collier | 16102 |
| DAVIES | John | 1902 | 39 | Fforchwen | Cwmaman | Repairer | 16358 |
| DAVIES | Joseph (injured) | 1921 | 44 | Hafod | Ruabon | Coal Getter | 16614 |
| DAVIES | Richard (injured) | 1935 | 36 | Astley Green | Tyldesley | Coalcutter | 16870 |
| DAVIES | Thomas (injured) | 1928 | 59 | Rhos | Pantyffynnon | Haulier | 17126 |
| DAVIES | William (injured) | 1927 | 55 | Garngoch, No.3 | Gorseinon | Collier | 17382 |
| DAVIES | C. (injured) | 1951 | 27 | Taff Merthyr | Treharris | Pipe Fitter | 15335 |
| DAVIES | David (injured) | 1920 | 42 | Rhiwbach Quarry | Blaenau Ffestiniog | Rockman | 15591 |
| DAVIES | Edward Simon | 1927 | 61 | Bettisfield | Bagillt | Collier | 15847 |
| DAVIES | Gwyn (injured) | 1932 | 28 | Graig Merthyr | Pontarddulais | Collier | 16103 |
| DAVIES | John | 1902 | 33 | Mountain (a) | Buckley | Stoker | 16359 |
| DAVIES | Joseph (injured) | 1921 | 57 | Vauxhall | Ruabon | Collier | 16615 |
| DAVIES | Richard (injured) | 1941 | 69 | New Cross Hands | Cross Hands | Labourer | 16871 |
| DAVIES | Thomas (injured) | 1928 | 30 | Western | Nantymoel | Labourer | 17127 |
| DAVIES | William (injured) | 1927 | 59 | Park (c) | Cwmparc | Shackler | 17383 |
| DAVIES | C. (injured) | 1952 | 31 | Mountain (b) | Gorseinon | Fireman | 15336 |
| DAVIES | David (injured) | 1920 | 19 | Tyn y caeau Mine | Abergele | Miner | 15592 |
| DAVIES | Edward Thomas | 1904 | 21 | Glenavon | Cymmer | Collier | 15848 |
| DAVIES | Gwynfor (injured) | 1931 | 34 | Trimsaran, Top Slant | Trimsaran | Shotfirer | 16104 |
| DAVIES | John | 1903 | 22 | Ammanford | Ammanford | Undermanger | 16360 |
| DAVIES | Joseph (injured) | 1923 | 57 | Hafod Quarry | Ruabon | Labourer | 16616 |
| DAVIES | Richard Isaac (injured) | 1929 | 37 | Bute | Treherbert | Collier | 16872 |
| DAVIES | Thomas (injured) | 1929 | 23 | Mountain (b) | Gorseinon | Labourer | 17128 |
| DAVIES | William (injured) | 1927 | 48 | Parr, No.4 | St Helens | Pusher On | 17384 |