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 | David (injured) | 1929 | 30 | Graig Pit | Merthyr Tydfil | Labourer | 15604 |
| DAVIES | Elias (injured) | 1930 | 18 | Western | Nantymoel | Haulier | 15860 |
| DAVIES | H.H. (injured) | 1955 | Craig Quarry | 16116 | |||
| DAVIES | John | 1908 | 39 | Bwllfa, No.1 | Aberdare | Repairer | 16372 |
| DAVIES | Joseph (injured) | 1930 | 34 | Unknown | Haulier | 16628 | |
| DAVIES | Robert | 1904 | 44 | Tymawr | Troed-Rhiw-Trwyn | Collier | 16884 |
| DAVIES | Thomas (injured) | 1934 | 25 | Cannop | Speech House Road | Collier | 17140 |
| DAVIES | William (injured) | 1929 | 37 | Llwynhelig | Cwmdare | Collier | 17396 |
| DAVIES | Caradoc (injured) | 1927 | 33 | Llay Main | Llay | Doggie | 15349 |
| DAVIES | David (injured) | 1929 | 18 | Hafod, No.1 | Trehafod | Collier’s Helper | 15605 |
| DAVIES | Elias (injured) | 1936 | 46 | St John's | Maesteg | Haulier | 15861 |
| DAVIES | H.H. (injured) | 1959 | 44 | Graig Quarry | Crusher feeder | 16117 | |
| DAVIES | John | 1908 | 58 | Haydock, Princess Pit | Haydock Green | Dataller | 16373 |
| DAVIES | Joseph (injured) | 1931 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 16629 | ||
| DAVIES | Robert | 1906 | 45 | Plas Power | Wrexham | Collier | 16885 |
| DAVIES | Thomas (injured) | 1934 | 55 | National | Wattstown | Collier | 17141 |
| DAVIES | William (injured) | 1929 | 29 | Park (c) | Cwmparc | Collier | 17397 |
| DAVIES | Cardoc | 1933 | 56 | Votty & Bowydd Mine | Blaenau Ffestiniog | Rockman | 15350 |
| DAVIES | David (injured) | 1929 | 52 | Llay Main | Llay | Repairer | 15606 |
| DAVIES | Elias Owen (injured) | 1930 | 30 | Graiglwyd Quarry | Penmaenan | Carpenter’s Assistant | 15862 |
| DAVIES | H.O. (injured) | 1928 | 45 | Hook | Llangwm | Collier | 16118 |
| DAVIES | John | 1908 | 27 | Llwynypia, No.6 | Llwynypia | Repairer | 16374 |
| DAVIES | Joseph (injured) | 1931 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 16630 | ||
| DAVIES | Robert | 1913 | 55 | Moeltryfan Quarry | Pen-y-ffridd | Rockman | 16886 |
| DAVIES | Thomas (injured) | 1934 | 55 | National | Wattstown | Collier | 17142 |