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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAUGHAN | Albert (injured) | 1932 | 23 | Markham, South | Blackwood | Collier’s Helper | 78746 |
| VAUGHAN | Andrew Edward | 1915 | 29 | Flour Mill | Whitecroft | 78747 | |
| VAUGHAN | Arthur (injured) | 1928 | 15 | Mardy | Maerdy | Door Boy | 78748 |
| VAUGHAN | Benjamin | 1948 | 46 | Pochin | Hollybush | Labourer | 78749 |
| VAUGHAN | Benjamin (injured) | 1929 | 47 | Maindy | Ton Pentre | Haulier | 78750 |
| VAUGHAN | Charles | 1904 | 35 | Pochin | Hollybush | Rider | 78751 |
| VAUGHAN | Charles | 1909 | 36 | Darran (a) | Deri | Labourer | 78752 |
| VAUGHAN | Daniel (injured) | 1918 | 42 | Llysfaen & Pentregwyddel Quarry | Llanddulas | Blaster | 78753 |
| VAUGHAN | David | 1901 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | Repairer | 78754 | |
| VAUGHAN | David | 1913 | 39 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | 78755 | |
| VAUGHAN | David (injured) | 1925 | 57 | Western | Nantymoel | Collier | 78756 |
| VAUGHAN | David (injured) | 1930 | 17 | Bedwas Navigation | Bedwas | Dumper | 78757 |
| VAUGHAN | Edward (injured) | 1941 | 27 | Gresford | Wrexham | Ripper | 78758 |
| VAUGHAN | Evan (injured) | 1937 | 46 | Pantyffynnon | Pantyffynnon | Collier | 78759 |
| VAUGHAN | Frank (injured) | 1911 | 24 | Fforchaman | Cwmaman | Haulier | 78760 |
| VAUGHAN | George (injured) | 1911 | 47 | Lower Varteg | Abersychan | Labourer | 78761 |
| VAUGHAN | Harold (injured) | 1951 | 47 | Beynon | Blaina | Collier | 78762 |
| VAUGHAN | Howard (injured) | 1950 | 37 | Blaenhirwaun | Cross Hands | Rider | 78763 |
| VAUGHAN | Idris (injured) | 1930 | 18 | Brynteg | Seven Sisters | Asst Collier | 78764 |
| VAUGHAN | Idris (injured) | 1932 | 15 | Penallta | Hengoed | Collier’s Assistant | 78765 |
| VAUGHAN | James Samuel | 1927 | 41 | Marine | Cwm | Repairer | 78766 |
| VAUGHAN | John | 1900 | 43 | New Lester, Trencherbone | Tyldesley | Collier | 78767 |
| VAUGHAN | John | 1956 | 69 | Blaenavon, Big Pit | Blaenavon | Ropechanger | 78768 |
| VAUGHAN | John (injured) | 1916 | 43 | Black Park | Chirk | Collier | 78769 |
| VAUGHAN | John (injured) | 1927 | 38 | Beynon | Blaina | Fireman | 78770 |