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 | John | 1901 | 43 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | Hard Heading Man | 76024 |
| THOMAS | R. (injured) | 1914 | 25 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Labourer | 76280 |
| THOMAS | Thomas R. (injured) | 1942 | 38 | Rock | Glyn-neath | Shotman | 76536 |
| THOMAS | D.G. (injured) | 1955 | 63 | Gelli | Ystrad | Roadman | 75513 |
| THOMAS | Frederick (injured) | 1912 | 26 | International | Blaengarw | Incline Engineman | 75769 |
| THOMAS | John | 1902 | 20 | Bargoed | Bargoed | 76025 | |
| THOMAS | R. (injured) | 1927 | 42 | Cambrian, No.1 | Clydach Vale | Collier | 76281 |
| THOMAS | Thomas William (injured) | 1927 | 54 | Clydach Merthyr | Clydach | Repairer | 76537 |
| THOMAS | D.H. (injured) | 1911 | 26 | Duffryn Rhondda | Cymmer | Undermanger | 75514 |
| THOMAS | Frederick (injured) | 1934 | 49 | Merthyr Vale | Merthyr Vale | Haulier | 75770 |
| THOMAS | John | 1902 | 16 | South Duffryn | Troedyrhiw | Slacker Down | 76026 |
| THOMAS | R. (injured) | 1944 | 61 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Fireman | 76282 |
| THOMAS | Titus (injured) | 1935 | 45 | Broadoak | Loughor | Collier | 76538 |
| THOMAS | D.H. (injured) | 1913 | 16 | Park (c) | Cwmparc | Engine Cleaner | 75515 |
| THOMAS | Frederick (injured) | 1937 | 37 | Mountain (b) | Gorseinon | Repairer | 75771 |
| THOMAS | John | 1903 | 20 | Bargoed | Bargoed | Collier | 76027 |
| THOMAS | R. (injured) | 1957 | 39 | Llanharan | Llanharan | Underground Manager | 76283 |
| THOMAS | Tom (injured) | 1924 | 52 | Ton Phillip | Cefn Cribwr | Collier | 76539 |
| THOMAS | D.H. (injured) | 1932 | 35 | Garngoch | Gorseinon | Labourer | 75516 |
| THOMAS | Frederick (injured) | 1942 | 41 | Pontyberem | Pontyberem | Fireman | 75772 |
| THOMAS | John | 1903 | 53 | Glyncymmer | Cymmer | Labourer | 76028 |
| THOMAS | R. (injured) | 1959 | 39 | Garw | Blaengarw | Collier | 76284 |
| THOMAS | Trevor | 1942 | 36 | Bradford | Bradford | Drawer Off | 76540 |
| THOMAS | D.J. | 1930 | 32 | Emlyn, No.1 | Pen-y-groes | Collier | 75517 |
| THOMAS | Frederick (injured) | 1948 | 32 | Albion | Cilfynydd | Coal Getter | 75773 |