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 | H. (injured) | 1959 | Hafod | Ruabon | 75856 | ||
| THOMAS | John (injured) | 1943 | 31 | Cwmllynfell | Cwmllynfell | Collier | 76112 |
| THOMAS | Robert W. (injured) | 1913 | 28 | South Dorothea Quarry | Nantlle | Slatemaker | 76368 |
| THOMAS | William | 1941 | 51 | Gleison | Godre-'r-graig | Rider | 76624 |
| THOMAS | David (injured) | 1935 | 21 | Glengarw | Blaengarw | Collier | 75601 |
| THOMAS | H. (injured) | 1959 | 35 | Hafod | Ruabon | Electrician | 75857 |
| THOMAS | John (injured) | 1943 | 62 | Pant Farm Quarry | Labourer | 76113 | |
| THOMAS | Roger (injured) | 1936 | 43 | Cefn Coed | Crynant | Haulier | 76369 |
| THOMAS | William | 1942 | 43 | Duffryn Rhondda | Cymmer | Fireman | 76625 |
| THOMAS | David (injured) | 1941 | 61 | Glyncastle | Resolven | Collier | 75602 |
| THOMAS | H. (injured) | 1959 | 60 | Six Bells | Six Bells | Foreman Rigger | 75858 |
| THOMAS | John (injured) | 1944 | 21 | Albion | Cilfynydd | Labourer | 76114 |
| THOMAS | Ronald (injured) | 1934 | 21 | Castle | Troedyrhiw | Collier | 76370 |
| THOMAS | William | 1947 | 45 | Ystalyfera | Ystalyfera | Journey Rider | 76626 |
| THOMAS | David (injured) | 1942 | 62 | Aberbaiden | Kenfig Hill | Labourer | 75603 |
| THOMAS | H. (Injured) | 1987 | 41 | Tower-Mardy | Hirwaun | Faceworker | 75859 |
| THOMAS | John (injured) | 1944 | 18 | Ferndale, No.9 | Tylorstown | Assistant Collier | 76115 |
| THOMAS | Ronald (Injured) | 1987 | 50 | Betws | Ammanford | Repairer | 76371 |
| THOMAS | William (injured) | 1911 | 48 | Cymmer, New Pit | Cymmer | Labourer | 76627 |
| THOMAS | David (injured) | 1942 | 72 | Graig Merthyr | Pontarddulais | Labourer | 75604 |
| THOMAS | H. Hugh (injured) | 1915 | 25 | Cilgwyn Quarry | Talysarn | Labourer | 75860 |
| THOMAS | John (injured) | 1946 | 54 | Cwm Cynon | Mountain Ash | Fireman | 76116 |
| THOMAS | Rowlan (Injured) | 1988 | 37 | Dynant Fach, No.2 [Licensed] | Tumble | Collier | 76372 |
| THOMAS | William (injured) | 1911 | 47 | Duffryn Rhondda | Cymmer | Collier | 76628 |
| THOMAS | David (injured) | 1947 | 52 | Aberpergwm | Glyn-neath | Fireman | 75605 |