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) | 1932 | 22 | Blaenclydach | Blaen Clydach | Haulier | 75811 |
| THOMAS | John (injured) | 1911 | 30 | Cwm Cynon | Mountain Ash | Horse Haulier | 76067 |
| THOMAS | Richard | 1929 | 71 | Prince of Wales | Abercarn | Engine Driver | 76323 |
| THOMAS | W.J. (injured) | 1956 | 35 | Park, Dare | Cwmparc | Collier | 76579 |
| THOMAS | David | 1907 | 15 | Deep Duffryn | Mountain Ash | Oiler | 75556 |
| THOMAS | George (injured) | 1932 | 37 | Duffryn Rhondda | Cymmer | Shotman | 75812 |
| THOMAS | John (injured) | 1911 | 32 | Glenavon | Cymmer | Collier | 76068 |
| THOMAS | Richard (injured) | 1911 | 22 | Garw | Blaengarw | Haulier | 76324 |
| THOMAS | W.J. (injured) | 1957 | 45 | Wyllie | Pontllanfraith | Pipe Turner | 76580 |
| THOMAS | David | 1909 | 42 | Albion | Cilfynydd | Master Haulier | 75557 |
| THOMAS | George (injured) | 1939 | 37 | Long Lane | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Collier | 75813 |
| THOMAS | John (injured) | 1912 | 56 | Bedwellty, No.2 Pit | Tredegar | Collier | 76069 |
| THOMAS | Richard (injured) | 1911 | 45 | Trefor Pit | Trehafod | Collier | 76325 |
| THOMAS | W.J. (injured) | 1958 | 61 | Tylorstown, No.9 | Tylorstown | Journey Attendant | 76581 |
| THOMAS | David | 1909 | 49 | Bute | Treherbert | Fireman | 75558 |
| THOMAS | George (injured) | 1956 | 45 | Ammanford | Ammanford | Collier | 75814 |
| THOMAS | John (injured) | 1912 | Coedely | Coedely | Carpenter | 76070 | |
| THOMAS | Richard (injured) | 1914 | 35 | Dinmor Park Quarry | Llangoed | Rockman | 76326 |
| THOMAS | W.J. (Injured) | 1973 | 60 | Cwm-Coedely | Llantwit Fardre | Cableman | 76582 |
| THOMAS | David | 1909 | 46 | Cribbwr Fawr | Pyle | Collier | 75559 |
| THOMAS | George (injured) | 1956 | 43 | Celynen, North | Newbridge | Head hitcher | 75815 |
| THOMAS | John (injured) | 1912 | 39 | Fochriw | Fochriw | Timberman | 76071 |
| THOMAS | Richard (injured) | 1914 | 30 | Flagstaff Quarry | Llangoed | Quarryman | 76327 |
| THOMAS | W.L. (injured) | 1931 | 17 | Duffryn Rhondda | Cymmer | Asst Collier | 76583 |
| THOMAS | David | 1909 | 21 | Emlyn | Pen y groes | Collier | 75560 |