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 | David H. | 1914 | 42 | Garngoch, No.2 | Gorseinon | Collier | 75620 |
| THOMAS | Haydn (injured) | 1929 | 17 | Bryn Navigation | Bryn | Assistant Collier | 75876 |
| THOMAS | John G. (injured) | 1925 | 24 | Glengarw | Blaengarw | Haulier | 76132 |
| THOMAS | Samuel | 1911 | 19 | Pentre (b) | Kenfig Hill | Collier | 76388 |
| THOMAS | William (injured) | 1914 | 56 | Flagstaff Quarry | Llangoed | Quarryman | 76644 |
| THOMAS | A. (injured) | 1950 | 45 | Aberbaiden | Kenfig Hill | Surface Rider | 75365 |
| THOMAS | David Howell (injured) | 1927 | 22 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Assistant Collier | 75621 |
| THOMAS | Haydn (injured) | 1957 | 38 | Penhydd | Bryn | Miner | 75877 |
| THOMAS | John G. (injured) | 1925 | 22 | Oak | Hollinwood | Collier | 76133 |
| THOMAS | Samuel | 1955 | 58 | Marine | Cwm | Traffic Foreman | 76389 |
| THOMAS | William (injured) | 1916 | 45 | Goraghwood Quarry | Jerrettspass | Bogie Runner | 76645 |
| THOMAS | A. (injured) | 1952 | 41 | Cwm (b) | Llantwit Fardre | Collier | 75366 |
| THOMAS | David Idris (injured) | 1928 | 22 | New Dynant | Tumble | Hitcher | 75622 |
| THOMAS | Hemsley | 1900 | 56 | Eston | Guisborough | Miner | 75878 |
| THOMAS | John G. (Injured) | 1987 | 49 | Ffyndaff Opencast | Rhigos | Dump Truck Driver | 76134 |
| THOMAS | Samuel (injured) | 1911 | 55 | Bedwellty | Tredegar | Labourer | 76390 |
| THOMAS | William (injured) | 1917 | 16 | Bamfurlong | Bamfurlong | Haulage Hand | 76646 |
| THOMAS | A. (injured) | 1953 | 54 | Western | Nantymoel | Withdrawer | 75367 |
| THOMAS | David Iorwerth (injured) | 1931 | 14 | Maendy | Bryncethin | Haulage Engine Boy | 75623 |
| THOMAS | Henry | 1901 | 53 | Cambrian, No.1 | Clydach Vale | Collier | 75879 |
| THOMAS | John Gurwen (injured) | 1929 | 41 | Park (c) | Cwmparc | Labourer | 76135 |
| THOMAS | Samuel (injured) | 1912 | 37 | Tirbach | Ystalyfera | Collier | 76391 |
| THOMAS | William (injured) | 1917 | 14 | Old Boston | Haydock | Haulage | 76647 |
| THOMAS | A. (injured) | 1954 | 17 | Blaenant | Abernant | Tram Oiler | 75368 |
| THOMAS | David J. (injured) | 1929 | 32 | Brynteg | Seven Sisters | Haulier | 75624 |