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 | Emlyn (injured) | 1929 | 25 | St John's | Maesteg | Assistant Repairer | 15871 |
| DAVIES | Harry (injured) | 1915 | 36 | Gresford | Wrexham | Collier | 16127 |
| DAVIES | John | 1912 | 35 | Abercynon | Abercynon | Surface Worker | 16383 |
| DAVIES | Joshua | 1900 | 28 | Avon | Abergwynfi | Repairer | 16639 |
| DAVIES | Robert (injured) | 1925 | 17 | Hafod | Ruabon | Putter | 16895 |
| DAVIES | Thomas (injured) | 1946 | 20 | Lea Green | St Helens | Surface Labourer | 17151 |
| DAVIES | William (injured) | 1932 | 67 | Bargoed Brithdir | Bargoed | Labourer | 17407 |
| DAVIE | Alex | 1926 | Nellie Pit | Lochgelly | 15187 | ||
| DAVIE | Alexander | 1926 | Lochgelly, Nellie Pit | Lochgelly | Inspector | 15188 | |
| DAVIE | Allan Maxwell | 1959 | 66 | Kingshill | Allanton | Colliery Surface Worker | 15189 |
| DAVIE | Archibald | 1922 | 56 | Kinneil | Bo’ness | Joiner | 15190 |
| DAVIE | Archibald | 1922 | 60 | Kinneil, Furnace Yard Pit | Bo’ness | Joiner | 15191 |
| DAVIE | James | 1904 | Mossbeath | Cowdenbeath | 15192 | ||
| DAVIE | John | 1903 | 39 | Polton | Bonnyrigg | Shaftsman | 15193 |
| DAVIE | Thomas Francis | 1919 | Wilsontown | Forth | 15194 | ||
| DAVIDSON | Alexander | 1915 | Auchincruive | Prestwick | Roadsman | 15117 | |
| DAVIDSON | Alexander | 1919 | Shawfield | Law | 15118 | ||
| DAVIDSON | Alexander (injured) | 1958 | Harrington, No.10 Pit | Lowca | Facemaker | 15119 | |
| DAVIDSON | Anthony | 1913 | 41 | Eppleton | Hetton | Waggonwayman | 15120 |
| DAVIDSON | Bartholomew | 1914 | 18 | South Derwent, Willie Pit | Annfield Plain | Putter | 15121 |
| DAVIDSON | Birrel Jnr | 1918 | Glencraig | Lochgelly | 15122 | ||
| DAVIDSON | Blyth | 1931 | 50 | Wellesley | Methil | Oversman | 15123 |
| DAVIDSON | Charles | 1906 | 14 | Bedlington | Bedlington | Hanger on | 15124 |
| DAVIDSON | Christopher (injured) | 1924 | 40 | Bryn-kinallt | Chirk | Collier | 15125 |
| DAVIDSON | David | 1904 | 18 | Michael | East Wemyss | Filler | 15126 |