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 | Leonard (injured) | 1934 | 45 | Deep Duffryn | Mountain Ash | Collier | 76190 |
| THOMAS | Thomas | 1907 | 33 | Barrow Pits | Bryncethin | Hitcher | 76446 |
| THOMAS | William D. (injured) | 1924 | 61 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Quarryman | 76702 |
| THOMAS | B. | 1957 | 22 | Taff Merthyr | Treharris | Collier | 75423 |
| THOMAS | Edward (injured) | 1913 | 27 | Fernhill | Treherbert | Haulier | 75679 |
| THOMAS | Ifor James (injured) | 1945 | 51 | Votty & Bowydd Mine | Blaenau Ffestiniog | Rockman | 75935 |
| THOMAS | Leslie | 1939 | 18 | Old Boston | Haydock | Haulage Hand | 76191 |
| THOMAS | Thomas | 1907 | 16 | Cymmer, No.2 Level | Cymmer | Engine Driver | 76447 |
| THOMAS | William D. (injured) | 1942 | 48 | Sutton Manor, No.2 | Marshall’s Cross | Collier | 76703 |
| THOMAS | B. (injured) | 1929 | 37 | Red Vein | Resolven | Collier | 75424 |
| THOMAS | Edward (injured) | 1914 | 30 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Quarryman | 75680 |
| THOMAS | Isaac | 1914 | 16 | Maesteg Deep | Maesteg | Collier’s Assistant | 75936 |
| THOMAS | Leslie (injured) | 1934 | 14 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Assistant Collier | 76192 |
| THOMAS | Thomas | 1907 | 40 | Gwerna | Maesycwmmer | Fireman | 76448 |
| THOMAS | William D. (injured) | 1944 | 31 | Western | Nantymoel | Repairer | 76704 |
| THOMAS | B. (injured) | 1944 | 56 | Cilely | Tonyrefail | Haulier | 75425 |
| THOMAS | Edward (injured) | 1918 | 36 | Wirral | Little Neston | Collier | 75681 |
| THOMAS | Isaac | 1933 | 56 | Yniscedwyn | Ystradgynlais | Screenman | 75937 |
| THOMAS | Levi (injured) | 1928 | 22 | Trane Pit | Evanstown | Assistant Repairer | 76193 |
| THOMAS | Thomas | 1910 | 36 | Cilely | Tonyrefail | Carpenter | 76449 |
| THOMAS | William D. (injured) | 1956 | 38 | Onllwyn, No.1 | Onllwyn | Repairer | 76705 |
| THOMAS | B. (injured) | 1955 | 24 | Newlands | Pyle | Labourer | 75426 |
| THOMAS | Edward (injured) | 1920 | 55 | Blaensychan | Abersychan | Collier | 75682 |
| THOMAS | Isaac (injured) | 1911 | 29 | Energlyn | Pwllypant | Collier | 75938 |
| THOMAS | Levi (injured) | 1951 | 31 | New Rockwood | Taff's Well | Trammer | 76194 |