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) | 1930 | 36 | Aberbeeg, South | Crumlin | Collier | 76004 |
| THOMAS | Owen | 1914 | 46 | Windsor, South | Abertridwr | Haulier | 76260 |
| THOMAS | Thomas E. (injured) | 1928 | 17 | Park (c) | Cwmparc | Collier’s Assistant | 76516 |
| THOMAS | Collin (injured). | 1958 | 22 | Waun Lwyd | Waun-Llwyd | Stage Loader Operator | 75493 |
| THOMAS | Evan Hopkin | 1949 | 45 | Daren | Trebanos | Collier | 75749 |
| THOMAS | James (injured) | 1944 | 58 | Blaenclydach Drift | Blaen Clydach | Rider | 76005 |
| THOMAS | Owen | 1932 | 55 | Cambrian, No.4 | Clydach Vale | Collier | 76261 |
| THOMAS | Thomas G. (injured) | 1924 | 67 | Dinorwic Quarry | Llanberis | Quarryman | 76517 |
| THOMAS | Cyril Marvyn (injured) | 1952 | 35 | Tower | Hirwaun | Journey Attendant | 75494 |
| THOMAS | Evan John (injured) | 1928 | 37 | Dare | Cwmparc | Fireman | 75750 |
| THOMAS | James (injured) | 1945 | 57 | Werntarw | Pencoed | Labourer | 76006 |
| THOMAS | Owen | 1943 | 55 | Ballswood Quarry | Llay | Labourer | 76262 |
| THOMAS | Thomas H. (injured) | 1934 | 27 | Elliot, West Pit | New Tredegar | 76518 | |
| THOMAS | D. | 1900 | 68 | Mynydd Newydd | Fforest Fach | Labourer | 75495 |
| THOMAS | Evan John (injured) | 1928 | 36 | Gellybryn | Collier | 75751 | |
| THOMAS | James (injured) | 1956 | 55 | Brackley | Walkden | Cutterman | 76007 |
| THOMAS | Owen (injured) | 1911 | 48 | Wernavon | Cwmafan | Collier | 76263 |
| THOMAS | Thomas H. (injured) | 1936 | 44 | Cwmllynfell | Cwmllynfell | Overman | 76519 |
| THOMAS | D. | 1908 | 28 | Windsor | Abertridwr | Hitcher | 75496 |
| THOMAS | Evan Owen (injured) | 1948 | 59 | Ty Trist | Tredegar | Collier | 75752 |
| THOMAS | James (injured) | 1959 | 65 | Lady Windsor | Ynysybwl | Repairer | 76008 |
| THOMAS | Owen (injured) | 1912 | 52 | Graig Lloyd Quarry | Sledger | 76264 | |
| THOMAS | Thomas J. | 1933 | 25 | Tirbach | Ystalyfera | Assistant Collier | 76520 |
| THOMAS | D. (injured) | 1914 | 21 | Moston | Newton Heath | Filler | 75497 |
| THOMAS | Evan R. (injured) | 1945 | 42 | Rhigos | Glyn Neath | Collier | 75753 |