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.D. (injured) | 1949 | 19 | Moel Marchyria Mine | Cwm Penmachno | Labourer | 75861 |
| THOMAS | John (injured) | 1950 | 41 | Park (c) | Cwmparc | Collier | 76117 |
| THOMAS | Rowland (injured) | 1911 | 38 | Dillwyn | Seven Sisters | Haulier | 76373 |
| THOMAS | William (injured) | 1911 | 33 | Kay's Slope | Blaenavon | Collier | 76629 |
| THOMAS | David (injured) | 1947 | 50 | Duffryn Rhondda | Cymmer | Overman | 75606 |
| THOMAS | H.E. (injured) | 1936 | 30 | Llay Main | Llay | Haulage Hand | 75862 |
| THOMAS | John (injured) | 1955 | 45 | Llay Main | Llay | Time Study Officer | 76118 |
| THOMAS | Rowland (injured) | 1917 | 46 | Conway Stone Quarry | Conway | Quaryman | 76374 |
| THOMAS | William (injured) | 1911 | 27 | New Pwllbach | Ystalyfera | Coal Cutter | 76630 |
| THOMAS | David (injured) | 1948 | 33 | Anthony & Pandy Pits | Penygraig | Collier | 75607 |
| THOMAS | H.J. (injured) | 1927 | 50 | Garw | Blaengarw | Timberman | 75863 |
| THOMAS | John (injured) | 1958 | 62 | Rhigos, No.1 | Glyn Neath | Powder Magazine Attendant | 76119 |
| THOMAS | Rowland H. | 1903 | 23 | Clydach Merthyr | Clydach | Hitcher | 76375 |
| THOMAS | William (injured) | 1911 | 32 | Penrikyber | Penrhiwceiber | Collier | 76631 |
| THOMAS | David (injured) | 1948 | 35 | Great Mountain | Tumble | Roadman | 75608 |
| THOMAS | H.J. (injured) | 1933 | 17 | Navigation, | Crumlin | Collier Boy | 75864 |
| THOMAS | John (Injured) | 1989 | 21 | Penallta | Hengoed | Faceworker | 76120 |
| THOMAS | Rowland H. (injured) | 1945 | 33 | Pwllbach | Ystalyfera | Labourer | 76376 |
| THOMAS | William (injured) | 1911 | 44 | Penrikyber | Penrhiwceiber | Haulier | 76632 |
| THOMAS | David (injured) | 1950 | 18 | St John's | Maesteg | Assistant Collier | 75609 |
| THOMAS | H.L. | 1937 | 22 | Duffryn Rhondda | Cymmer | Collier | 75865 |
| THOMAS | John A. (injured) | 1929 | 24 | Llay Hall | Cefn-y-bedd | Filler | 76121 |
| THOMAS | Roy (injured) | 1950 | 28 | Llanharan | Llanharan | Collier | 76377 |
| THOMAS | William (injured) | 1911 | 35 | Tillery, No.2 | Abertillery | Labourer | 76633 |
| THOMAS | David A. (injured) | 1913 | 21 | Gwaun-Clawdd | Abercraf | Collier | 75610 |