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 | John Oliver | 1907 | 25 | Pantyffynnon | Pantyffynnon | Signaller | 76140 |
| THOMAS | Samuel Joseph (injured) | 1931 | 43 | Garngoch | Gorseinon | Haulier | 76396 |
| THOMAS | William (injured) | 1925 | 54 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Timberman | 76652 |
| THOMAS | A. (injured) | 1958 | 57 | Blaenavon, Big Pit | Blaenavon | Surface Foreman | 75373 |
| THOMAS | David John (injured) | 1913 | 22 | Llwynypia, No.2 | Llwynypia | Collier | 75629 |
| THOMAS | Henry (injured) | 1913 | 21 | Clos y ryn | Drefach | Coal Miner | 75885 |
| THOMAS | John P. (injured) | 1923 | 47 | Llechwedd Mine | Blaenau Ffestiniog | Rockman | 76141 |
| THOMAS | Selwyn (injured) | 1958 | 47 | Duffryn Rhondda | Cymmer | Overman | 76397 |
| THOMAS | William (injured) | 1925 | 50 | Eastern Valley's Black Vein | Cwm Frwd-oer | Collier | 76653 |
| THOMAS | A. (injured) | 1959 | 23 | Tydraw | Blaen-y-cwm | Assistant Cutterman | 75374 |
| THOMAS | David John (injured) | 1928 | 17 | Cwm Cynon | Mountain Ash | Collier | 75630 |
| THOMAS | Henry (injured) | 1914 | 59 | Dinorwic Quarry | Llanberis | Quarryman | 75886 |
| THOMAS | John Parry (injured) | 1948 | 50 | Oakeley Mine | Blaenau Ffestiniog | Rockman | 76142 |
| THOMAS | Seth | 1912 | 35 | Caersalem | Fforestfach | Collier | 76398 |
| THOMAS | William (injured) | 1925 | 45 | Fernhill | Treherbert | Collier | 76654 |
| THOMAS | A.E. (injured) | 1953 | 27 | Cwm (b) | Llantwit Fardre | Repairer | 75375 |
| THOMAS | David John (injured) | 1929 | 30 | Garw | Blaengarw | Haulier | 75631 |
| THOMAS | Henry (injured) | 1914 | 48 | Porth y Nant Quarry | Llithfaen | Quarryman | 75887 |
| THOMAS | John R. | 1905 | 43 | Pen-yr-orsedd Quarry | Nantlle | Slate Maker | 76143 |
| THOMAS | Shean (injured) | 1935 | 38 | Cefn Coed | Crynant | Collier | 76399 |
| THOMAS | William (injured) | 1925 | 49 | Maindy | Ton Pentre | Collier | 76655 |
| THOMAS | A.J. (injured) | 1950 | 55 | Penllwyngwent | Ogmore Vale | Master Haulier | 75376 |
| THOMAS | David John (injured) | 1934 | 39 | Pwllfaron | Resolven | Haulier | 75632 |
| THOMAS | Henry (injured) | 1924 | 16 | Ystalyfera | Ystalyfera | Collier’s Helper | 75888 |
| THOMAS | John R. (injured) | 1928 | 38 | Blaengwawr Level | Aberdare | Collier | 76144 |