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 | H.B. (injured) | 1932 | 17 | McLaren, No.1 Pit | Abertysswg | Clipper | 16113 |
| DAVIES | John | 1906 | 38 | South Duffryn, No.2 | Troedyrhiw | Collier | 16369 |
| DAVIES | Joseph (injured) | 1928 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 16625 | ||
| DAVIES | Robert | 1902 | 49 | Garswood Hall, No.9 Pit | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Sinker | 16881 |
| DAVIES | Thomas (injured) | 1932 | 52 | Ferndale, No.2 | Ferndale | Collier | 17137 |
| DAVIES | William (injured) | 1929 | 25 | Eastern | Ton Pentre | Collier | 17393 |
| DAVIES | C.J. (injured) | 1959 | 16 | Duffryn Rhondda | Cymmer | Trainee | 15346 |
| DAVIES | David (injured) | 1927 | 56 | Ty Trist, No.1 | Tredegar | Collier | 15602 |
| DAVIES | Eli | 1906 | 25 | Black Park | Chirk | Roadman | 15858 |
| DAVIES | H.E. (injured) | 1959 | 38 | Wernos | Tycroes | Screen operator | 16114 |
| DAVIES | John | 1906 | 19 | South Wales | Cwmtillery | Rider | 16370 |
| DAVIES | Joseph (injured) | 1930 | 30 | Bwllfa Dare, No.3 | Cwmdare | Collier | 16626 |
| DAVIES | Robert | 1902 | Garswood Hall, No.9 Pit | Ashton-in-Makerfield | 16882 | ||
| DAVIES | Thomas (injured) | 1932 | 72 | Mountain (b) | Gorseinon | Assistant Repairer | 17138 |
| DAVIES | William (injured) | 1929 | 42 | Ferndale, No.9 | Tylorstown | Collier | 17394 |
| DAVIES | Cadwor (injured) | 1911 | 21 | Rhiwbach Quarry | Glab-aber | Slate Maker | 15347 |
| DAVIES | David (injured) | 1928 | 34 | Wyndham | Nantymoel | Collier | 15603 |
| DAVIES | Elias | 1913 | 50 | Llwynypia | Llwynypia | Collier | 15859 |
| DAVIES | H.G. | 1929 | 17 | Braichycymmer | Pontycymer | Assistant Collier | 16115 |
| DAVIES | John | 1907 | 55 | Ynyshir | Ynyshir | Shackler | 16371 |
| DAVIES | Joseph (injured) | 1930 | 61 | Hafod Quarry | Ruabon | Clay Getter | 16627 |
| DAVIES | Robert | 1904 | 37 | Llanddulas Quarry | Abergele | Quarryman | 16883 |
| DAVIES | Thomas (injured) | 1932 | Sherdley | St Helens | 17139 | ||
| DAVIES | William (injured) | 1929 | 46 | Graiglwyd Quarry | Penmaenmawr | Sledger | 17395 |
| DAVIES | Caleb (injured) | 1937 | 62 | Pentremawr | Pontyberem | Repairer | 15348 |