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 (injured) | 1914 | 57 | Vron | Brymbo | Collier | 75806 |
| THOMAS | John | 1931 | 57 | Garw | Blaengarw | Hitcher | 76062 |
| THOMAS | Richard | 1907 | 45 | Ffaldau | Pontycymer | Ripper | 76318 |
| THOMAS | W.J. (injured) | 1927 | 16 | Garw | Blaengarw | Assistant Collier | 76574 |
| THOMAS | David | 1904 | 23 | Windsor | Abertridwr | Collier | 75551 |
| THOMAS | George (injured) | 1929 | 35 | Elled | Pontnewynydd | Haulier | 75807 |
| THOMAS | John | 1934 | 39 | Hafod | Ruabon | Ripper | 76063 |
| THOMAS | Richard | 1907 | 15 | Llanbradach | Llanbradach | Slag Picker | 76319 |
| THOMAS | W.J. (injured) | 1928 | 24 | Dowlais Cardiff | Abercynon | Rider | 76575 |
| THOMAS | David | 1905 | 24 | Aber | Ogmore Vale | Hardgroundman | 75552 |
| THOMAS | George (injured) | 1929 | 52 | Llantrisant, No.3 | Llantrisant | Hardgroundman | 75808 |
| THOMAS | John | 1934 | 42 | Penallta | Hengoed | Timberman | 76064 |
| THOMAS | Richard | 1908 | 20 | Navigation | Mountain Ash | Collier | 76320 |
| THOMAS | W.J. (injured) | 1932 | 40 | Cwm-mawr, No.3 | Cwmafan | Miner | 76576 |
| THOMAS | David | 1905 | 34 | Coegnant | Nantyffyllon | Haulier | 75553 |
| THOMAS | George (injured) | 1930 | 59 | Ammanford, No.2 Slant | Ammanford | Collier | 75809 |
| THOMAS | John | 1941 | Blaenserchan | Abersychan | 76065 | ||
| THOMAS | Richard | 1913 | 29 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | 76321 | |
| THOMAS | W.J. (injured) | 1934 | 30 | Duffryn Rhondda | Cymmer | Rider | 76577 |
| THOMAS | David | 1906 | 29 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Haulier | 75554 |
| THOMAS | George (injured) | 1930 | 60 | Pentre (a) | Pentre | Haulier | 75810 |
| THOMAS | John (injured) | 1911 | 33 | Castle | Troedyrhiw | Collier | 76066 |
| THOMAS | Richard | 1914 | 28 | Fochriw | Fochriw | Haulier | 76322 |
| THOMAS | W.J. (injured) | 1936 | 33 | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, Steer Pit | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Haulier | 76578 |
| THOMAS | David | 1906 | 68 | Maindy | Ton Pentre | Doorkeeper | 75555 |