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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVIDSON | Thomas | 1923 | Dundonald, Lady Helen Pit | Cardenden | 15177 | ||
| DAVIDSON | Thomas | 1926 | 62 | Bowhill | Auchterderran | 15178 | |
| DAVIDSON | Thomas (injured) | 1930 | Lea Green | St Helens | 15179 | ||
| DAVIDSON | Thomas John (injured) | 1927 | 24 | Drury Quarry | Drury | Clay Getter | 15180 |
| DAVIDSON | William | 1928 | Roslin | Roslin | 15181 | ||
| DAVIDSON | William | 1943 | 33 | Comrie | Saline | Stripper | 15182 |
| DAVIDSON | William | 1944 | Harburn Pit | West Calder | Miner | 15183 | |
| DAVIDSON | William A. (injured) | 1928 | 19 | Strangeways Hall | Hindley | Haulage Hand | 15184 |
| DAVIDSON | William Byers | 1906 | 23 | Wallsend | Wallsend | Hewer | 15185 |
| DAVIDSON | William Henderson | 1928 | 17 | Choppington | Choppington | Timber Leader | 15186 |
| DAVIDGE | Frederick Charles | 1913 | 38 | Vinegar Down Quarry | Monkton Combe | Quarryman | 15116 |
| DAVID | Noah | 1903 | 37 | Dowlais Cardiff | Abercynon | Collier | 15104 |
| DAVID | Owen | 1909 | 28 | Cribbwr Fawr | Pyle | Collier | 15105 |
| DAVID | Philip (injured) | 1947 | 41 | Pentre (b) | Kenfig Hill | Collier | 15106 |
| DAVID | Thomas | 1900 | 25 | Cefn Slip | Kenfig Hill | Roadsman | 15107 |
| DAVID | Thomas | 1905 | 44 | Dinas Main | Gilfach Goch | Ostler | 15108 |
| DAVID | Thomas | 1910 | 32 | Garth Merthyr (a) | Maesteg | Rider | 15109 |
| DAVID | W. (injured) | 1955 | 43 | Cwm (b) | Llantwit Fardre | Repairer | 15110 |
| DAVID | William | 1902 | 29 | Cefn Slip | Kenfig Hill | Collier | 15111 |
| DAVID | William | 1907 | 40 | Dinas Main, No.3 | Gilfach Goch | Ripper | 15112 |
| DAVID | William | 1908 | 31 | Celynen | Abercarn | Collier | 15113 |
| DAVID | William | 1913 | 28 | Pentre (b) | Kenfig Hill | Collier | 15114 |
| DAVID | William (injured) | 1911 | 27 | Cefn Slip | Kenfig Hill | Slip Examiner | 15115 |
| DAVID | A. (injured) | 1956 | 48 | Deep Duffryn | Mountain Ash | Steel Erector | 15078 |
| DAVID | A.J. (injured) | 1929 | 21 | Trimsaran, Waunhir Drift | Trimsaran | Assistant Collier | 15079 |