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 | James (injured) | 1913 | 31 | Windsor | Abertridwr | Collier | 75999 |
| THOMAS | Oliver (injured) | 1927 | 25 | Abergorky, No.3 | Treorchy | Collier | 76255 |
| THOMAS | Thomas (injured) | 1956 | 64 | Celynen, South | Abercarn | Conveyor Attendant | 76511 |
| THOMAS | Clifford (injured) | 1936 | 18 | Britannic | Gilfach Goch | Collier’s Assistant | 75488 |
| THOMAS | Evan (injured) | 1933 | 41 | Park (c) | Cwmparc | Collier | 75744 |
| THOMAS | James (injured) | 1925 | 30 | Bold | Earlstown | Contractor’s Man | 76000 |
| THOMAS | Oswald (injured) | 1949 | 47 | Mountain (b) | Gorseinon | Surface Labourer | 76256 |
| THOMAS | Thomas A. (injured) | 1934 | 43 | Cambrian, No.4 | Clydach Vale | Haulier | 76512 |
| THOMAS | Clifford (injured) | 1949 | 36 | Pentremawr | Pontyberem | Packer | 75489 |
| THOMAS | Evan (injured) | 1945 | 56 | Llandybie | Llandybie | Repairer | 75745 |
| THOMAS | James (injured) | 1927 | 58 | Cross Hands | Cross Hands | Block Layer | 76001 |
| THOMAS | Owen | 1906 | 37 | Rhosydd Quarry | Tanygrisiau | Slate Getter | 76257 |
| THOMAS | Thomas A. (injured) | 1942 | 31 | Pwllbach | Ystalyfera | Collier | 76513 |
| THOMAS | Clifford (injured) | 1952 | 24 | Ferndale | Ferndale | Shifter | 75490 |
| THOMAS | Evan David (injured) | 1927 | 47 | McLaren, No.1 Pit | Abertysswg | Repairer | 75746 |
| THOMAS | James (injured) | 1927 | 61 | Deep Duffryn | Mountain Ash | Labourer | 76002 |
| THOMAS | Owen | 1909 | 32 | Caedean Drift | Trimsaran | Collier | 76258 |
| THOMAS | Thomas B. (injured) | 1937 | 45 | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, Steer Pit | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Collier | 76514 |
| THOMAS | Clifford John (injured) | 1928 | 21 | Penrikyber | Penrhiwceiber | Collier | 75491 |
| THOMAS | Evan David (injured) | 1930 | 49 | McLaren, No.1 Pit | Abertysswg | Repairer | 75747 |
| THOMAS | James (injured) | 1928 | Lea Green | St Helens | 76003 | ||
| THOMAS | Owen | 1913 | 53 | Betting | Lower Cwmtwrch | Collier | 76259 |
| THOMAS | Thomas David (injured) | 1927 | 28 | Duffryn Rhondda, No.2 Pit | Cymmer | Haulier | 76515 |
| THOMAS | Clough | 1935 | 37 | Easington | Easington Colliery | 75492 | |
| THOMAS | Evan G. | 1907 | 45 | Pen-yr-orsedd Quarry | Nantlle | Slate Getter | 75748 |