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 E. (injured) | 1924 | 24 | Bodfari Quarry | Bodfari | Filler | 75816 |
| THOMAS | John (injured) | 1912 | 20 | Lower Duffryn | Mountain Ash | Chargeman | 76072 |
| THOMAS | Richard (injured) | 1921 | 31 | South Dorothea Quarry | Nantlle | Rockman | 76328 |
| THOMAS | W.M. (injured) | 1941 | 51 | Wyndham | Nantymoel | Foreman | 76584 |
| THOMAS | David | 1909 | 43 | Park (c) | Cwmparc | Fireman | 75561 |
| THOMAS | George Edward (injured) | 1922 | 24 | Penmaen Quarry | Penmaenmawr | Apprentice Carpenter | 75817 |
| THOMAS | John (injured) | 1912 | 21 | Pengam | Gilfach | Haulier | 76073 |
| THOMAS | Richard (injured) | 1925 | 42 | Dowlais Cardiff | Abercynon | Rider | 76329 |
| THOMAS | W.M.A. (injured) | 1929 | 14 | Deep Duffryn | Mountain Ash | Collier Boy | 76585 |
| THOMAS | David | 1913 | 51 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | 75562 | |
| THOMAS | George Henry (injured) | 1930 | 29 | Cwm Capel | Cwmcarn | Asst Collier | 75818 |
| THOMAS | John (injured) | 1913 | 27 | Graig Merthyr | Pontarddulais | Collier | 76074 |
| THOMAS | Richard (injured) | 1927 | 31 | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, Maerdy Pit | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Collier | 76330 |
| THOMAS | W.N. (injured) | 1934 | 32 | Ammanford | Ammanford | Collier | 76586 |
| THOMAS | David | 1925 | 46 | Caerau, South | Caerau | Overman | 75563 |
| THOMAS | George Lloyd (injured) | 1943 | 23 | Coegnant | Nantyffylon | Ropechanger | 75819 |
| THOMAS | John (injured) | 1913 | 32 | Maritime | Pontypridd | Timberman | 76075 |
| THOMAS | Richard (injured) | 1929 | 48 | Ogilvie | Deri | Contractor’s Repairer | 76331 |
| THOMAS | W.R. | 1903 | 31 | Dorothea Quarry | Nantlle | Slate Getter | 76587 |
| THOMAS | David | 1928 | 46 | Coegnant | Nantyffyllon | Fireman | 75564 |
| THOMAS | George Thomas | 1908 | 21 | Glyncorrwg, North | Glyncorrwg | Collier | 75820 |
| THOMAS | John (injured) | 1913 | 19 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Quarryman | 76076 |
| THOMAS | Richard (injured) | 1930 | 41 | Mardy, No.1 | Maerdy | Haulier | 76332 |
| THOMAS | W.R. (injured) | 1950 | 58 | Blaenhirwaun | Cross Hands | Rollerman | 76588 |
| THOMAS | David | 1930 | 56 | New Graig | Trebanos | Collier | 75565 |