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.M. (injured) | 1952 | 51 | Unknown | Collier | 75866 | |
| THOMAS | John B. (injured) | 1944 | 39 | Dinorwic Quarry | Llanberis | Quarryman | 76122 |
| THOMAS | Roy (injured) | 1950 | 30 | Tirpentwys | Pantygasseg | Collier | 76378 |
| THOMAS | William (injured) | 1911 | 32 | Unknown | Collier | 76634 | |
| THOMAS | David A. (injured) | 1934 | 20 | Cwmgwrach | Cwmgwrach | Collier | 75611 |
| THOMAS | Harold | 1931 | 15 | Cefn Coed | Crynant | Collier’s Helper | 75867 |
| THOMAS | John Benjamin (injured) | 1924 | 36 | Dinorwic Quarry | Llanberis | Quarryman | 76123 |
| THOMAS | Roy (injured) | 1953 | 34 | Cambrian | Clydach Vale | Chargeman | 76379 |
| THOMAS | William (injured) | 1912 | 42 | Bryn Navigation | Bryn | Collier | 76635 |
| THOMAS | David Charles | 1945 | 47 | Bryn Navigation | Bryn | Sinker | 75612 |
| THOMAS | Harold (injured) | 1928 | 30 | Gelli House Coal | Ystrad | Labourer | 75868 |
| THOMAS | John C. (Injured) | 1988 | 42 | Gilfrach Iago Opencast Quarry | Greaser | 76124 | |
| THOMAS | Rufus (injured) | 1936 | 32 | Morlais | Llangennech | Haulage Man | 76380 |
| THOMAS | William (injured) | 1912 | 65 | Oakeley Mine | Blaenau Ffestiniog | Slate Maker | 76636 |
| THOMAS | David E. (injured) | 1927 | 15 | Bertie Pit | Trehafod | Collier Boy | 75613 |
| THOMAS | Harold (injured) | 1928 | 15 | Llay Main | Llay | Haulage Hand | 75869 |
| THOMAS | John D. (injured) | 1929 | 28 | Bargoed Steam | Bargoed | Fitter | 76125 |
| THOMAS | Russell R. (Injured) | 1989 | 29 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Supplies asst. | 76381 |
| THOMAS | William (injured) | 1912 | 31 | Resolven | Resolven | Haulier | 76637 |
| THOMAS | David E. (injured) | 1928 | 33 | Mountain (b) | Gorseinon | Collier | 75614 |
| THOMAS | Harold (injured) | 1932 | 31 | Arrail Griffin, No.5 | Six Bells | Conveyor Attdt | 75870 |
| THOMAS | John David (injured) | 1942 | 36 | Wyndham | Nantymoel | Creeper Attendant | 76126 |
| THOMAS | S. (injured) | 1935 | 53 | Rhos | Pantyffynnon | Repairer | 76382 |
| THOMAS | William (injured) | 1912 | 25 | Senghenydd | Senghenydd | Collier | 76638 |
| THOMAS | David E. (injured) | 1932 | 57 | Tareni | Godre'r-graig | Labourer | 75615 |