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 | Gwyn (injured) | 1933 | 21 | Cymmer, New Pit | Cymmer | Collier | 75851 |
| THOMAS | John (injured) | 1934 | 54 | Ponthenry | Pont-Henri | Roadman | 76107 |
| THOMAS | Robert David (injured) | 1923 | 30 | Dinorwic Quarry | Llanberis | Quarryman | 76363 |
| THOMAS | William | 1925 | 44 | Bettisfield | Bagillt | Collier | 76619 |
| THOMAS | David (injured) | 1933 | 29 | Tower | Hirwaun | Haulier | 75596 |
| THOMAS | Gwyn (injured) | 1937 | 31 | Newlands | Pyle | Assistant Collier | 75852 |
| THOMAS | John (injured) | 1934 | 59 | Waun Llwyd, No.1 | Waun-Llwyd | 76108 | |
| THOMAS | Robert E. | 1903 | 19 | Bryn-kinallt | Chirk | Drawer | 76364 |
| THOMAS | William | 1925 | 44 | Blaenmawr Level | Tonmawr | Collier | 76620 |
| THOMAS | David (injured) | 1933 | 54 | Ysguborfawr | Saron | Post Man | 75597 |
| THOMAS | Gwyndor (injured) | 1945 | 34 | Cilely | Tonyrefail | Collier | 75853 |
| THOMAS | John (injured) | 1935 | 68 | Llechwedd Mine | Blaenau Ffestiniog | Rockman | 76109 |
| THOMAS | Robert G. (injured) | 1911 | 14 | Ferndale | Ferndale | Collier Boy | 76365 |
| THOMAS | William | 1925 | 46 | Hafod, No.1 | Trehafod | Haulier | 76621 |
| THOMAS | David (injured) | 1934 | 32 | Cambrian, No.2 | Clydach Vale | Collier | 75598 |
| THOMAS | H. (injured) | 1915 | 47 | Flagstaff Quarry | Llangoed | Loader | 75854 |
| THOMAS | John (injured) | 1936 | 50 | Mountain (b) | Gorseinon | Repairer | 76110 |
| THOMAS | Robert J. (injured) | 1922 | 28 | Llysfaen & Pentreguyddel Quarry | Llanddulas | Quarryman | 76366 |
| THOMAS | William | 1927 | 30 | Argoed | Pontrhydyfen | Collier | 76622 |
| THOMAS | David (injured) | 1934 | 19 | Duffryn Rhondda | Cymmer | Asst Collier | 75599 |
| THOMAS | H. (injured) | 1925 | 50 | Llay Main | Llay | Collier | 75855 |
| THOMAS | John (injured) | 1937 | 57 | Newlands | Pyle | Assistant Repairer | 76111 |
| THOMAS | Robert J. (injured) | 1956 | 45 | Sutton Manor | Marshall's Cross | Collier | 76367 |
| THOMAS | William | 1932 | 31 | Llwynypia | Llwynypia | Assistant Coal Cutterman | 76623 |
| THOMAS | David (injured) | 1935 | 50 | Cwmgwrach | Cwmgwrach | Collier | 75600 |