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 | Thomas (injured) | 1930 | 48 | Merthyr Vale | Merthyr Vale | Haulier | 17131 |
| DAVIES | William (injured) | 1928 | 63 | Dare | Cwmparc | Yardman | 17387 |
| DAVIES | C. (injured) | 1955 | 34 | Taff Merthyr | Treharris | Collier | 15340 |
| DAVIES | David (injured) | 1925 | 49 | Penllwyngwent Slant | Ogmore Vale | Collier | 15596 |
| DAVIES | Edwin (injured) | 1929 | 37 | Albion, No.2 | Cilfynydd | Timberman | 15852 |
| DAVIES | H. (injured) | 1944 | 38 | Bedlinog | Bedlinog | Collier | 16108 |
| DAVIES | John | 1905 | 62 | Birchgrove | Llansamlet | Repairer | 16364 |
| DAVIES | Joseph (injured) | 1926 | Bold | Earlstown | 16620 | ||
| DAVIES | Richard William (injured) | 1922 | 20 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Quarryman | 16876 |
| DAVIES | Thomas (injured) | 1930 | 51 | Ogilvie | Deri | Collier | 17132 |
| DAVIES | William (injured) | 1928 | 29 | Gelli | Ystrad | Labourer | 17388 |
| DAVIES | C. (injured) | 1957 | 63 | Windsor | Abertridwr | Belt Attendant | 15341 |
| DAVIES | David (injured) | 1925 | 65 | Premier Merthyr | Clyne | Labourer | 15597 |
| DAVIES | Edwin (injured) | 1931 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 15853 | ||
| DAVIES | H. (injured) | 1953 | 47 | Merthyr Vale | Merthyr Vale | Stower | 16109 |
| DAVIES | John | 1905 | 57 | Marley Hill | Marley Hill | Hewer | 16365 |
| DAVIES | Joseph (injured) | 1926 | 56 | Bryn-kinallt | Chirk | Collier | 16621 |
| DAVIES | Richmond | 1914 | 26 | Ty Trist | Tredegar | Collier | 16877 |
| DAVIES | Thomas (injured) | 1930 | 45 | Wyndham | Nantymoel | Collier | 17133 |
| DAVIES | William (injured) | 1928 | 22 | Great Mountain | Tumble | Assistant Repairer | 17389 |
| DAVIES | C.A. (injured) | 1925 | 58 | Dinorwic Quarry | Llanberis | Quarryman | 15342 |
| DAVIES | David (injured) | 1925 | 29 | Trefor Pit | Trehafod | Haulier | 15598 |
| DAVIES | Edwin (injured) | 1931 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 15854 | ||
| DAVIES | H. (injured) | 1954 | 39 | Penallta | Hengoed | Labourer | 16110 |
| DAVIES | John | 1905 | 19 | Tynybedw | Pentre | Collier | 16366 |