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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOWEN | John | 1906 | 43 | South Tunnel Pit | Dowlais | Assistant repairer | 6501 |
| BOWEN | John | 1913 | 36 | New Robin Hood | Brierley Hill | Assistant Pikeman | 6502 |
| BOWEN | John (injured) | 1911 | 48 | Grovesend | Pontarddulais | Overman | 6503 |
| BOWEN | John (injured) | 1911 | 14 | South Tunnel Pit | Dowlais | Collier Boy | 6504 |
| BOWEN | John (injured) | 1913 | 40 | Duffryn Rhondda | Cymmer | Haulier | 6505 |
| BOWEN | John (injured) | 1913 | 34 | Ferndale | Ferndale | Collier | 6506 |
| BOWEN | John E. | 1911 | 36 | Clyne Valley | Black Pill | Collier | 6507 |
| BOWEN | John K. (Injured) | 1987 | 43 | Blaenant | Abernant | Faceworker | 6508 |
| BOWEN | John Stephenson | 1903 | 19 | Ryhope | Sunderland | Waggonwayman | 6509 |
| BOWEN | Joseph | 1910 | 39 | International | Blaengarw | Sinker | 6510 |
| BOWEN | Leslie (injured) | 1946 | 20 | Bwllfa | Aberdare | Collier | 6511 |
| BOWEN | Llewellyn | 1905 | 25 | Upper Graigola | Glais | Collier | 6512 |
| BOWEN | Miles (injured) | 1925 | 47 | Copper Pit | Morriston | Hewer | 6513 |
| BOWEN | Morgan | 1932 | 32 | Llwynypia | Llwynypia | Coal Cutting Machineman | 6514 |
| BOWEN | Morgan (injured) | 1911 | 27 | Western | Nantymoel | Haulier | 6515 |
| BOWEN | Morgan (injured) | 1912 | 24 | Crown Level | Treorchy | Sinker | 6516 |
| BOWEN | P. (injured) | 1952 | 60 | Deep Duffryn | Mountain Ash | Journey Attendant | 6517 |
| BOWEN | Philip (injured) | 1913 | 22 | Clydach Merthyr | Clydach | Collier | 6518 |
| BOWEN | R. (injured) | 1955 | Birks Head Mine | Long Marton | Trainee Driller | 6519 | |
| BOWEN | R. (Injured) | 1988 | 45 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Deputy | 6520 |
| BOWEN | Reginald (injured) | 1951 | 45 | Gelli | Ystrad | Fireman | 6521 |
| BOWEN | Roger D. (Injured) | 1977 | 24 | South Crofty | Camborne | Loco driver | 6522 |
| BOWEN | Stanley | 1905 | 13 | Morlais | Llangennech | Coal cleaner | 6523 |
| BOWEN | T.E. (injured) | 1952 | 40 | Glengarw | Blaengarw | Repairer | 6524 |
| BOWEN | T.J. (injured) | 1953 | 57 | Gellyceidrim | Garnant | Labourer | 6525 |