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 | William John (injured) | 1957 | 54 | Steer Pit | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Collier | 76735 |
| THOMAS | Byron (Injured) | 1989 | Betws | Ammanford | Faceworker | 75456 | |
| THOMAS | Ellis W (injured) | 1929 | 35 | Tirbach | Ystalyfera | Collier | 75712 |
| THOMAS | J.G. (injured) | 1952 | 34 | Brynteg | Seven Sisters | Collier | 75968 |
| THOMAS | Morgan | 1932 | 30 | Trane Pit | Evanstown | Collier | 76224 |
| THOMAS | Thomas (injured) | 1925 | 68 | Ponthenry | Pont-Henri | Smith | 76480 |
| THOMAS | William Jones | 1911 | 17 | Ffaldau | Pontycymer | Collier’s Assistant | 76736 |
| THOMAS | C. (injured) | 1931 | 53 | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, East Pit | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Ripper | 75457 |
| THOMAS | Elliswyn (injured) | 1931 | 28 | Tirbach | Ystalyfera | Collier | 75713 |
| THOMAS | J.H. (injured) | 1927 | 48 | Great Western, No.1 Pit | Gyfeillon | Undermanager | 75969 |
| THOMAS | Morgan (injured) | 1905 | Cambrian, No.1 | Clydach Vale | 76225 | ||
| THOMAS | Thomas (injured) | 1927 | 30 | Albion | Cilfynydd | Collier | 76481 |
| THOMAS | William Joseph (injured) | 1911 | 11 | Fernhill | Treherbert | Schoolboy | 76737 |
| THOMAS | C. (injured) | 1957 | 46 | Penrikyber | Penrhiwceiber | Labourer | 75458 |
| THOMAS | Elwyn (injured) | 1934 | 22 | Emlyn, No.1 | Pen-y-groes | Collier | 75714 |
| THOMAS | J.L. (injured) | 1931 | 15 | Bryn Navigation | Bryn | Collier’s Boy | 75970 |
| THOMAS | Morgan (injured) | 1911 | 35 | Fforchaman | Cwmaman | Collier | 76226 |
| THOMAS | Thomas (injured) | 1927 | 24 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Labourer | 76482 |
| THOMAS | William Lloyd (injured) | 1933 | 25 | National | Wattstown | Haulier | 76738 |
| THOMAS | C. (Injured) | 1988 | 28 | Geevor | Pendeen | Miner | 75459 |
| THOMAS | Emlyn (injured) | 1929 | 23 | St John's | Maesteg | Miner | 75715 |
| THOMAS | J.L. (injured) | 1937 | 43 | Braichycymmer | Pontycymer | Collier | 75971 |
| THOMAS | Morgan (injured) | 1912 | 42 | Park (c) | Cwmparc | Fireman | 76227 |
| THOMAS | Thomas (injured) | 1927 | 67 | Park (c) | Cwmparc | Labourer | 76483 |
| THOMAS | William M. (injured) | 1912 | 23 | Llandybie | Llandybie | Collier | 76739 |