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 | Jenkin (injured) | 1911 | 28 | Cefn Slip | Kenfig Hill | Haulier | 76014 |
| THOMAS | Owen (injured) | 1934 | 52 | Cambrian, No.1 | Clydach Vale | Repairer | 76270 |
| THOMAS | Thomas J. (injured) | 1937 | 32 | Glynogwr | Gilfach Goch | Collier | 76526 |
| THOMAS | D. (injured) | 1953 | 39 | New Cwmgorse | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Repairer | 75503 |
| THOMAS | F.C. (injured) | 1958 | 38 | Llanhilleth | Llanhilleth | Prop Withdrawer | 75759 |
| THOMAS | Jenkin (injured) | 1925 | 42 | Bryngwrach | Llangeinor Common | Coal Tipper | 76015 |
| THOMAS | Owen David (injured) | 1913 | 18 | Tirbach | Ystalyfera | Collier’s Helper | 76271 |
| THOMAS | Thomas J. (injured) | 1948 | 59 | Rhigos, No.1 | Glyn Neath | Haulier | 76527 |
| THOMAS | D. (injured) | 1953 | 55 | Ogilvie | Deri | Labourer | 75504 |
| THOMAS | F.H. | 1910 | 14 | Aberaman | Mountain Ash | Collier Boy | 75760 |
| THOMAS | Jenkin (injured) | 1925 | 59 | Cymmer, New Pit | Cymmer | Fireman | 76016 |
| THOMAS | Owens | 1912 | 52 | Graiglwyd Quarry | Penmaenmawr | Sledger | 76272 |
| THOMAS | Thomas John | 1901 | 27 | Cwm (a) | Merthyr Tydfil | Collier | 76528 |
| THOMAS | D. (injured) | 1955 | 39 | St John's | Maesteg | Collier | 75505 |
| THOMAS | Francis | 1925 | 60 | Lightmoor | Cinderford | 75761 | |
| THOMAS | Jenkin (injured) | 1928 | 62 | Cymmer, New Pit | Cymmer | Fireman | 76017 |
| THOMAS | P. (injured) | 1959 | 49 | Cwm (b) | Llantwit Fardre | Haulage Attendant | 76273 |
| THOMAS | Thomas John | 1902 | 20 | Fochriw, No.2 | Fochriw | Collier | 76529 |
| THOMAS | D. (injured) | 1957 | 61 | Bedwas Navigation | Trethomas | Repairer | 75506 |
| THOMAS | Francis (injured) | 1932 | 45 | Cefn Coed | Crynant | Collier | 75762 |
| THOMAS | Jenkin (injured) | 1933 | 28 | Ystradgynlais | Ystradgynlais | Collier | 76018 |
| THOMAS | Patrick | 1902 | 55 | Lightshaw, No.3 | Muirkirk | Miner | 76274 |
| THOMAS | Thomas John (injured) | 1945 | 30 | Mountain (b) | Gorseinon | Collier | 76530 |
| THOMAS | D. (injured) | 1957 | 61 | Bedwas Navigation | Trethomas | Repairer | 75507 |
| THOMAS | Francis Henry | 1938 | 46 | Bryn-kinallt | Chirk | Packer | 75763 |