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 | Glynn (injured) | 1925 | Lea Green | St Helens | 75826 | ||
| THOMAS | John (injured) | 1919 | 28 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Quarryman | 76082 |
| THOMAS | Richard D. | 1929 | 40 | Dinorwic Quarry | Llanberis | Quarryman | 76338 |
| THOMAS | William | 1901 | 21 | Ferndale, No.5 | Ferndale | Collier | 76594 |
| THOMAS | David (injured) | 1912 | 37 | Pentre (b) | Kenfig Hill | Smith’s Striker | 75571 |
| THOMAS | Gomar (injured) | 1935 | 47 | Duffryn Rhondda | Cymmer | Collier | 75827 |
| THOMAS | John (injured) | 1920 | 31 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Quarryman | 76083 |
| THOMAS | Richard D. (injured) | 1925 | 58 | Bryn Navigation | Bryn | Repairer | 76339 |
| THOMAS | William | 1901 | 26 | Gelli Steam Coal | Ystrad | Haulier | 76595 |
| THOMAS | David (injured) | 1913 | 35 | Bargoed | Bargoed | Timberman | 75572 |
| THOMAS | Gomer | 1911 | 15 | Abergorky | Treorchy | Collier Boy | 75828 |
| THOMAS | John (injured) | 1921 | 76 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Quarryman | 76084 |
| THOMAS | Richard H. (Injured) | 1990 | 41 | Penallta | Hengoed | Contractor's Development Worker | 76340 |
| THOMAS | William | 1901 | 58 | Hafod (a). | Trehafod | Collier | 76596 |
| THOMAS | David (injured) | 1913 | 27 | Cwm-y-fuwch | Ogmore Vale | Haulier | 75573 |
| THOMAS | Gomer (injured) | 1924 | 29 | Brynhenllis | Upper Cwmtwrch | Collier | 75829 |
| THOMAS | John (injured) | 1923 | 59 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Quarryman | 76085 |
| THOMAS | Richard J. (injured) | 1935 | 53 | Cefn-y-Bryn | Bryn | Collier | 76341 |
| THOMAS | William | 1901 | 51 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | Repairer’s Helper | 76597 |
| THOMAS | David (injured) | 1913 | 35 | Glyncorrwg | Glyncorrwg | Repairer | 75574 |
| THOMAS | Gordon (injured) | 1957 | 16 | Mountain (b) | Gorseinon | Trainee | 75830 |
| THOMAS | John (injured) | 1924 | 65 | Western | Nantymoel | Timberman | 76086 |
| THOMAS | Richard W. (injured) | 1914 | 39 | Upper Glyn-rhonwy Quarry | Llanberris | Labourer | 76342 |
| THOMAS | William | 1902 | 27 | Abercanaid Pit | Merthyr Tydfil | Fitter | 76598 |
| THOMAS | David (injured) | 1913 | 30 | Ynysamman | Brynamman | Collier | 75575 |