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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS | George | 1907 | 58 | Tillery | Abertillery | Collier | 75796 |
| THOMAS | John | 1913 | 34 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | 76052 | |
| THOMAS | Rees (injured) | 1913 | 23 | Carway | Carway | Shotfirer | 76308 |
| THOMAS | W.E. (injured) | 1921 | 28 | Llechwedd Mine | Blaenau Ffestiniog | Slate Getter | 76564 |
| THOMAS | Daniel (injured) | 1937 | 34 | Garw | Blaengarw | Collier | 75541 |
| THOMAS | George | 1910 | 34 | Mountain (b) | Gorseinon | Hardgroundman | 75797 |
| THOMAS | John | 1913 | 31 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | 76053 | |
| THOMAS | Rees (injured) | 1925 | 25 | Bargoed Brithdir | Bargoed | Swithchboard | 76309 |
| THOMAS | W.E. (injured) | 1925 | 30 | Llay Main | Llay | Collier | 76565 |
| THOMAS | Daniel Gwyn (injured) | 1925 | 43 | Brynamman | Brynamman | Haulier | 75542 |
| THOMAS | George | 1910 | 43 | Windsor | Abertridwr | Collier | 75798 |
| THOMAS | John | 1914 | 55 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Repairer | 76054 |
| THOMAS | Rees (injured) | 1927 | 35 | Cwmllynfell | Cwmllynfell | Repairer | 76310 |
| THOMAS | W.E. (injured) | 1954 | 47 | Garngoch, No.3 | Gorseinon | Rider | 76566 |
| THOMAS | Daniel J. (injured) | 1947 | 35 | Lady Windsor | Ynysybwl | Labourer | 75543 |
| THOMAS | George | 1912 | 64 | Treeton | Treeton | 75799 | |
| THOMAS | John | 1914 | 62 | Fernhill | Treherbert | Underground Waterman | 76055 |
| THOMAS | Rees (injured) | 1928 | 54 | Brynhenllis | Upper Cwmtwrch | Repairer | 76311 |
| THOMAS | W.H. (injured) | 1911 | 27 | Dillwyn | Seven Sisters | Collier | 76567 |
| THOMAS | David | 1900 | 27 | Ferndale, No.5 | Ferndale | Repairer | 75544 |
| THOMAS | George | 1912 | 64 | Treeton | Treeton | Collier | 75800 |
| THOMAS | John | 1914 | 41 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Labourer | 76056 |
| THOMAS | Rees (injured) | 1929 | 58 | Pengam | Gilfach | Haulier | 76312 |
| THOMAS | W.H. (injured) | 1913 | 29 | Bwllfa, No.3 | Cwmdare | Collier | 76568 |
| THOMAS | David | 1901 | 30 | Mardy, No.2 | Maerdy | Haulier | 75545 |