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 | Thomas (injured) | 1913 | 32 | Glyncorrwg | Glyncorrwg | Haulier | 76475 |
| THOMAS | William John (injured) | 1934 | 53 | National | Wattstown | Collier | 76731 |
| THOMAS | Bryn (injured) | 1929 | 22 | Duffryn Rhondda | Cymmer | Assistant Collier | 75452 |
| THOMAS | Elias (injured) | 1930 | 36 | Cannop | Speech House Road | Deputy | 75708 |
| THOMAS | J.D. (injured) | 1957 | Standard Quarry | Buckley | 75964 | ||
| THOMAS | Mel (injured) | 1947 | 47 | Cilely | Tonyrefail | Hitcher | 76220 |
| THOMAS | Thomas (injured) | 1915 | 34 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Labourer | 76476 |
| THOMAS | William John (injured) | 1934 | 19 | Trimsaran, Top Slant | Trimsaran | Assistant Collier | 76732 |
| THOMAS | Bryn (injured) | 1944 | 17 | Coedely | Coedely | Labourer | 75453 |
| THOMAS | Elias (injured) | 1930 | 35 | Cwmtillery, No.1 | Cwmtillery | Collier | 75709 |
| THOMAS | J.G. (injured) | 1926 | 29 | Great Mountain | Tumble | Surface Labourer | 75965 |
| THOMAS | Melvyn (injured) | 1946 | 33 | Coegnant | Nantyffylon | Collier | 76221 |
| THOMAS | Thomas (injured) | 1923 | 37 | Croes-ddwyafon Mine | Blaenau Ffestiniog | Slate Maker | 76477 |
| THOMAS | William John (injured) | 1936 | 32 | Duffryn Rhondda | Cymmer | Collier | 76733 |
| THOMAS | Brynmor (injured) | 1929 | 19 | Caerau | Caerau | Assistant Collier | 75454 |
| THOMAS | Elias (injured) | 1932 | 30 | Beili Glas Wern | Loughor | Rider | 75710 |
| THOMAS | J.G. (injured) | 1926 | 22 | Morlais | Llangennech | Trammer-Haulier | 75966 |
| THOMAS | Mervin (injured) | 1933 | 21 | Cilely | Tonyrefail | Collier | 76222 |
| THOMAS | Thomas (injured) | 1924 | 34 | Mardy | Maerdy | Repairer | 76478 |
| THOMAS | William John (injured) | 1945 | 59 | Park (c) | Cwmparc | Assistant Repairer | 76734 |
| THOMAS | Byron (Injured) | 1973 | 33 | Coed Cae | Pencoed | Shotfirer | 75455 |
| THOMAS | Ellis (injured) | 1929 | 15 | Prince of Wales | Abercarn | Collier’s Helper | 75711 |
| THOMAS | J.G. (injured) | 1949 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Rockman | 75967 | |
| THOMAS | Morgan | 1902 | 62 | Seven Sisters | Seven Sisters | Roadsman | 76223 |
| THOMAS | Thomas (injured) | 1925 | 34 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Quarryman | 76479 |