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 E (injured) | 1949 | 59 | Merthyr Vale | Merthyr Vale | Haulier | 76009 |
| THOMAS | Owen (injured) | 1913 | 44 | Flagstaff Quarry | Llangoed | Quarryman | 76265 |
| THOMAS | Thomas J. (injured) | 1911 | 31 | New Dynant | Tumble | Collier | 76521 |
| THOMAS | D. (injured) | 1930 | 20 | Onllwyn, No.3 | Onllwyn | Assistant Miner | 75498 |
| THOMAS | Evan Rees | 1932 | 15 | Aberbaiden | Kenfig Hill | Collier Boy | 75754 |
| THOMAS | James S. (injured) | 1954 | 38 | Oakdale | Oakdale | Repairer | 76010 |
| THOMAS | Owen (injured) | 1913 | 56 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Quarryman | 76266 |
| THOMAS | Thomas J. (injured) | 1920 | 23 | Hafod | Ruabon | Coal Getter | 76522 |
| THOMAS | D. (injured) | 1952 | 61 | Cwmlaison ? | Electrician | 75499 | |
| THOMAS | Evan Wesley (injured) | 1955 | Llechwedd Quarry | Blaenau Ffestiniog | Fitter | 75755 | |
| THOMAS | Jeffrey (injured) | 1934 | 31 | Penallta, No.1 | Hengoed | Fireman | 76011 |
| THOMAS | Owen (injured) | 1915 | 42 | Dinmor Park Quarry | Llangoed | Quarryman | 76267 |
| THOMAS | Thomas J. (injured) | 1930 | 32 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Rock Driller | 76523 |
| THOMAS | D. (injured) | 1952 | 38 | Ystalyfera | Ystalyfera | Ripper | 75500 |
| THOMAS | Evans | 1905 | 42 | South Duffryn, No.2 | Troedyrhiw | Fireman | 75756 |
| THOMAS | Jeffrey (Injured) | 1987 | 34 | Dynant Fach [Licensed] | Tumble | Faceworker | 76012 |
| THOMAS | Owen (injured) | 1915 | 14 | Dinorwic Quarry | Llanberis | Stoker | 76268 |
| THOMAS | Thomas J. (injured) | 1931 | 50 | Glyncorrwg | Glyncorrwg | Collier | 76524 |
| THOMAS | D. (injured) | 1953 | 70 | Bwllfa Dare | Cwmdare | Repairer | 75501 |
| THOMAS | F. (injured) | 1940 | 17 | Whitfield | Norton in the Moors | Tally Lad | 75757 |
| THOMAS | Jenkin | 1905 | 47 | Deep Duffryn | Mountain Ash | Haulier | 76013 |
| THOMAS | Owen (injured) | 1933 | 14 | Ffaldau | Pontycymer | Slag Picker | 76269 |
| THOMAS | Thomas J. (injured) | 1931 | 37 | Wern | Llanmorlais | Collier | 76525 |
| THOMAS | D. (injured) | 1953 | 53 | Glengarw | Blaengarw | Deputy | 75502 |
| THOMAS | F. (injured) | 1959 | 61 | Merthyr Vale | Merthyr Vale | General Labourer | 75758 |