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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DANIEL | William (injured) | 1925 | 20 | Trimsaran, Caedean Drift | Trimsaran | Hitcher | 14870 |
| DANIEL | William (injured) | 1941 | 30 | Pentremawr | Pontyberem | Collier | 14871 |
| DANIEL | William John | 1909 | 18 | Pontyberem | Pontyberem | Hitcher | 14872 |
| DANIEL | William John (injured) | 1942 | 42 | New Cross Hands | Cross Hands | Roadman | 14873 |
| DANIEL | Benjamin | 1914 | 55 | Ferndale, No.7 | Tylorstown | Night Labourer | 14845 |
| DANIEL | C. (injured) | 1959 | 50 | Cefn Coed | Crynant | Repairer | 14846 |
| DANIEL | D.T. (injured) | 1952 | 46 | Graig Merthyr | Pontarddulais | Deputy | 14847 |
| DANE | Vincent (injured) | 1913 | 19 | Capel Ifan | Pontyberem | Stone Packer | 14844 |
| DANDS | George (injured) | 1920 | 40 | Chanters, No.2 | Atherton | Collier | 14843 |
| DANDO | Albert (injured) | 1912 | 17 | Tirpentwys | Pantygasseg | Engineman | 14831 |
| DANDO | Cyril (injured) | 1948 | 34 | Dare | Cwmparc | Fireman | 14832 |
| DANDO | F. (injured) | 1939 | 15 | Chanters | Atherton | Browhand | 14833 |
| DANDO | George | 1904 | 40 | Tirpentwys | Pantygasseg | Haulier | 14834 |
| DANDO | H. (injured) | 1957 | 60 | Garn Slope | Blaenavon | Shotsman | 14835 |
| DANDO | Henry | 1912 | 39 | Bedwas | Bedwas | 14836 | |
| DANDO | Henry (injured) | 1912 | 39 | Bedwas Navigation | Trethomas | Hardgroundman | 14837 |
| DANDO | Job | 1923 | 44 | Shut End, No.5 Dandy Pit | Pensnett | 14838 | |
| DANDO | John William | 1905 | 27 | National, No.2 | Wattstown | Cogman | 14839 |
| DANDO | Stanford Heziciah | 1913 | 27 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | 14840 | |
| DANDO | Stanley | 1932 | 42 | Llwynypia | Llwynypia | Collier | 14841 |
| DANDO | William (injured) | 1919 | 49 | Chanters, No.2 | Atherton | Collier | 14842 |
| DANCE | Benjamin (injured) | 1928 | 53 | Cwmtillery, No.2 | Cwmtillery | Labourer | 14825 |
| DANCE | Charles (injured) | 1947 | 59 | Garw | Blaengarw | Haulier | 14826 |
| DANCE | E. (injured) | 1952 | 46 | Cwmgwrach | Cwmgwrach | Ripper | 14827 |
| DANCE | George (injured) | 1911 | 42 | Llanhilleth | Llanhilleth | Roadman | 14828 |