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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID | Clement (injured) | 1948 | 52 | Penrikyber | Penrhiwceiber | Collier | 15080 |
| DAVID | D.J. | 1954 | 49 | Aberpergwm | Glyn-neath | Collier | 15081 |
| DAVID | D.W. (injured) | 1956 | 40 | Tir Herbert | Hirwaun | Shaftsman | 15082 |
| DAVID | David (injured) | 1928 | 48 | Trane Pit | Evanstown | Picking Belt | 15083 |
| DAVID | E.J. | 1936 | 43 | Brynteg | Seven Sisters | Contractor | 15084 |
| DAVID | Edward | 1903 | 43 | Cilely | Tonyrefail | Sinker | 15085 |
| DAVID | Edward J. (Injured) | 1990 | 47 | Betws | Ammanford | Faceworker | 15086 |
| DAVID | Evan J. (injured) | 1937 | 30 | Trane Pit | Evanstown | Journeyman | 15087 |
| DAVID | Evan John | 1946 | 39 | Trane Pit | Evanstown | Rider | 15088 |
| DAVID | F. (injured) | 1928 | 39 | Cribbwr Fawr | Pyle | Collier | 15089 |
| DAVID | George | 1900 | 33 | Trefor Pit | Trehafod | Repairer | 15090 |
| DAVID | Gomer (injured) | 1930 | 39 | Cwm Cynon | Mountain Ash | Haulier | 15091 |
| DAVID | Gwilym (injured) | 1925 | 50 | Brynwyth | Heol-y-Cyw | Repairer | 15092 |
| DAVID | Gwilym (injured) | 1935 | 23 | Trane Pit | Evanstown | Collier | 15093 |
| DAVID | H. (injured) | 1953 | 27 | Aberbaiden | Kenfig Hill | Collier | 15094 |
| DAVID | Harold (injured) | 1933 | 31 | Blackbrook | Caerphilly | Collier | 15095 |
| DAVID | Herbert (injured) | 1925 | 19 | Brynwyth Drift | Heol-y-Cyw | Assistant Collier | 15096 |
| DAVID | Howell (injured) | 1911 | 36 | Mill Pit | Kenfig Hill | Assistant Haulier | 15097 |
| DAVID | Idris | 1936 | 23 | Aberbaiden | Kenfig Hill | Collier | 15098 |
| DAVID | James | 1909 | 39 | Bickershaw | Bickershaw | Collier | 15099 |
| DAVID | John | 1905 | 57 | Garth Merthyr (a) | Maesteg | Engine fitter | 15100 |
| DAVID | John | 1911 | 24 | Cynon | Pentrhydyfen | Haulier | 15101 |
| DAVID | John H. (injured) | 1942 | 30 | Clydach Merthyr | Clydach | Haulier | 15102 |
| DAVID | Llewellyn (injured) | 1947 | 31 | Llay Main | Llay | Collier | 15103 |
| DAVEY | Albert | 1906 | 38 | Whitwood | Whitwood | Hanger on | 15057 |