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 | Griffith (injured) | 1927 | 44 | Park, No.1 | Cwmparc | Collier | 75836 |
| THOMAS | John (injured) | 1927 | 18 | Aberaman | Mountain Ash | Collier’s Assistant | 76092 |
| THOMAS | Robert | 1938 | 31 | Sandhole | Worsley | Collier | 76348 |
| THOMAS | William | 1905 | 51 | Abergorky | Treorchy | Master Haulier | 76604 |
| THOMAS | David (injured) | 1925 | 21 | Ynysfaio, No.3 | Pen-yr-englyn | Rider | 75581 |
| THOMAS | Griffith (injured) | 1929 | 45 | Park (c) | Cwmparc | Collier | 75837 |
| THOMAS | John (injured) | 1927 | Cymmer, New Pit | Cymmer | Haulier | 76093 | |
| THOMAS | Robert (injured) | 1911 | 45 | Abergorky | Treorchy | Assistant Repairer | 76349 |
| THOMAS | William | 1905 | 17 | National, No.2 | Wattstown | Collier | 76605 |
| THOMAS | David (injured) | 1926 | 31 | North Rhondda | Glyncorrwg | Labourer | 75582 |
| THOMAS | Griffith M. (injured) | 1937 | 26 | International | Blaengarw | Labourer | 75838 |
| THOMAS | John (injured) | 1927 | Lea Green | St Helens | 76094 | ||
| THOMAS | Robert (injured) | 1911 | 45 | Pengam | Gilfach | Collier | 76350 |
| THOMAS | William | 1906 | 45 | Trimdon Grange | Trimdon Grange | Fitter | 76606 |
| THOMAS | David (injured) | 1927 | 53 | Blaenant | Abernant | Fireman | 75583 |
| THOMAS | Griffith Richard (injured) | 1957 | Eifl Quarry | Trefor | 75839 | ||
| THOMAS | John (injured) | 1927 | 52 | Llay Bank Quarry | Llay | Clay Getter | 76095 |
| THOMAS | Robert (injured) | 1913 | 26 | Flagstaff Quarry | Llangoed | Labourer | 76351 |
| THOMAS | William | 1907 | 37 | Pantyffynnon | Pantyffynnon | Repairer | 76607 |
| THOMAS | David (injured) | 1927 | 45 | Mynachdy | Ynysybwl | Repairer | 75584 |
| THOMAS | Gwilliam (injured) | 1928 | 51 | Garw | Blaengarw | Collier | 75840 |
| THOMAS | John (injured) | 1927 | 15 | Penrikyber, No.2 | Penrhiwceiber | Collier Boy | 76096 |
| THOMAS | Robert (injured) | 1914 | 39 | Dinorwic Quarry | Llanberis | Tipman | 76352 |
| THOMAS | William | 1908 | 40 | Abergorky, No.3 | Treorchy | Collier | 76608 |
| THOMAS | David (injured) | 1927 | 61 | Wyndham | Nantymoel | Haulier | 75585 |