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 | Dilwyn (injured) | 1954 | 30 | Garw | Blaengarw | Collier | 75645 |
| THOMAS | Herbert W. (injured) | 1927 | Sherdley | St Helens | 75901 | ||
| THOMAS | Joseph | 1911 | 32 | Seven Sisters | Seven Sisters | Repairer | 76157 |
| THOMAS | Sydney (injured) | 1927 | 56 | Cwmneol | Cwmaman | Collier | 76413 |
| THOMAS | William (injured) | 1928 | 53 | Garngoch, No.1 | Gorseinon | Fireman | 76669 |
| THOMAS | Alewyn (injured) | 1943 | 30 | Pontyberem | Pontyberem | Shotman | 75390 |
| THOMAS | DJ (injured) | 1927 | 14 | Tirbach | Ystalyfera | Screen Boy | 75646 |
| THOMAS | Hopkin (injured) | 1927 | 44 | Maesmelyn | Cwmafan | Collier | 75902 |
| THOMAS | Joseph | 1913 | 48 | Pendlebury, Doe | Pendlebury | Collier | 76158 |
| THOMAS | Sydney (injured) | 1927 | 38 | Oakdale Navigation, Steam | Oakdale | Collier | 76414 |
| THOMAS | William (injured) | 1928 | 49 | Penallta, No.1 | Hengoed | Haulier | 76670 |
| THOMAS | Alexander (injured) | 1912 | 60 | Varteg Hill | Varteg | Collier | 75391 |
| THOMAS | Donald (injured) | 1943 | 15 | Pentremawr | Pontyberem | Screen Oil Boy | 75647 |
| THOMAS | Hopkin (injured) | 1934 | 38 | Trane Pit | Evanstown | Fireman | 75903 |
| THOMAS | Joseph | 1913 | 33 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | 76159 | |
| THOMAS | Sylvanus F. | 1956 | 69 | Lewis Merthyr | Trehafod | Overman | 76415 |
| THOMAS | William (injured) | 1929 | 31 | Bargoed High Pressure Steam Plant | Bargoed | Fitter’s Mate | 76671 |
| THOMAS | Alfred | 1913 | 16 | Bryn-kinallt | Chirk | Drawer | 75392 |
| THOMAS | Donald J. (Injured) | 1988 | 52 | Oakdale | Oakdale | Overman | 75648 |
| THOMAS | Horace (injured) | 1928 | 18 | Rhos | Pantyffynnon | Collier’s Assistant | 75904 |
| THOMAS | Joseph | 1913 | 57 | Wharncliffe Woodmoor | Carlton | Dataller | 76160 |
| THOMAS | T. (injured) | 1927 | 18 | Aberbaiden | Kenfig Hill | Assistant Collier | 76416 |
| THOMAS | William (injured) | 1929 | 25 | Brynwyth | Heol-y-Cyw | Coalcutting Machine Operator | 76672 |
| THOMAS | Alfred (injured) | 1913 | 20 | Ty Trist, No.2 | Tredegar | Collier’s Assistant | 75393 |
| Thomas | DOOTSON (injured) | 1957 | 43 | Cronton | Whiston | Borer-Ripper | 75649 |