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 | Joseph (injured) | 1926 | Sherdley | St Helens | 16622 | ||
| DAVIES | Robert | 1900 | 57 | Hafod | Ruabon | Engineman | 16878 |
| DAVIES | Thomas (injured) | 1931 | 37 | Morlais | Llangennech | Collier | 17134 |
| DAVIES | William (injured) | 1929 | 35 | Bute | Treherbert | Collier | 17390 |
| DAVIES | C.C. | 1955 | 49 | Maritime | Pontypridd | Labourer | 15343 |
| DAVIES | David (injured) | 1926 | 48 | Garth Merthyr (b) | Resolven | Collier | 15599 |
| DAVIES | Edwin (injured) | 1932 | 35 | Bedwas Navigation | Bedwas | Collier | 15855 |
| DAVIES | H. (injured) | 1955 | 57 | Merthyr Vale | Merthyr Vale | Stower | 16111 |
| DAVIES | John | 1906 | 22 | Rose Heyworth | Cwmtillery | Incline man | 16367 |
| DAVIES | Joseph (injured) | 1926 | Sherdley | St Helens | 16623 | ||
| DAVIES | Robert | 1901 | 39 | Eston | Guisborough | Miner | 16879 |
| DAVIES | Thomas (injured) | 1932 | Bold | Earlstown | 17135 | ||
| DAVIES | William (injured) | 1929 | 48 | Cymmer, Old Pit | Cymmer | Collier | 17391 |
| DAVIES | C.D. | 1932 | 27 | Pwllfaron | Resolven | Collier | 15344 |
| DAVIES | David (injured) | 1927 | 46 | Emlyn | Pen-y-groes | Rollerman | 15600 |
| DAVIES | Edwin (injured) | 1933 | 58 | Duffryn Rhondda, No.1 Pit | Cymmer | Collier | 15856 |
| DAVIES | H. (injured) | 1959 | 44 | Avon | Abergwynfi | Collier | 16112 |
| DAVIES | John | 1906 | 37 | South Duffryn | Troedyrhiw | Hitcher | 16368 |
| DAVIES | Joseph (injured) | 1927 | 51 | Penrikyber | Penrhiwceiber | Rope Changer | 16624 |
| DAVIES | Robert | 1902 | 26 | Dowlais Cardiff | Abercynon | Rider | 16880 |
| DAVIES | Thomas (injured) | 1932 | 49 | Carway | Carway | Collier | 17136 |
| DAVIES | William (injured) | 1929 | Dowlais Cardiff | Abercynon | Collier | 17392 | |
| DAVIES | C.E. (Injured) | 1991 | 47 | Elwyn [Licensed] | Seven Sisters | Electrician | 15345 |
| DAVIES | David (injured) | 1927 | 16 | Hafod, No.2 | Trehafod | Collier’s Helper | 15601 |
| DAVIES | Edwin James (injured) | 1934 | 29 | Bargoed Brithdir | Bargoed | Collier | 15857 |