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 | William (injured) | 1937 | 47 | Garngoch, No.3 | Gorseinon | Collier | 76685 |
| THOMAS | Arthur | 1914 | 20 | East Pool & Agar United | Camborne | Assistant Electrician | 75406 |
| THOMAS | E.J. | 1955 | 34 | Nantgarw | Nantgarw | Assistant Repairer | 75662 |
| THOMAS | Hugh H. (injured) | 1915 | 26 | Upper Glyn-rhonwy Quarry | Llanberris | Slate Getter | 75918 |
| THOMAS | Joseph Rees | 1943 | 55 | Glyncastle | Resolven | Collier | 76174 |
| THOMAS | T.R. (injured) | 1929 | 40 | Duffryn Rhondda | Cymmer | Collier | 76430 |
| THOMAS | William (injured) | 1937 | 40 | Yniscedwyn | Ystradgynlais | Ostler | 76686 |
| THOMAS | Arthur (injured) | 1912 | 40 | Cwmaman | Aberdare | Haulier | 75407 |
| THOMAS | E.J. (injured) | 1933 | 43 | Diamond | Ystradgynlais | Roadman | 75663 |
| THOMAS | Hugh Jones (injured) | 1924 | 50 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Quarryman | 75919 |
| THOMAS | Joshua (injured) | 1912 | 41 | Cwm Cynon | Mountain Ash | Rider | 76175 |
| THOMAS | T.R. (injured) | 1932 | 41 | Cambrian, No.1 | Clydach Vale | Barry Shifter | 76431 |
| THOMAS | William (injured) | 1939 | 39 | Maenofferen Quarry | Blaenau Ffestiniog | Labourer | 76687 |
| THOMAS | Arthur (injured) | 1912 | 17 | Pochin | Hollybush | Collier’s Butty | 75408 |
| THOMAS | E.J. (injured) | 1936 | 39 | Glyncastle | Resolven | Collier | 75664 |
| THOMAS | Hugh William (injured) | 1913 | 23 | South Dorothea Quarry | Nantlle | Slatemaker | 75920 |
| THOMAS | Josiah (injured) | 1912 | 18 | Gellyceidrim | Garnant | Collier | 76176 |
| THOMAS | T.R. (injured) | 1936 | 48 | Gellyceidrim | Glanaman | Fireman | 76432 |
| THOMAS | William (injured) | 1943 | 49 | Ammanford | Ammanford | Rider | 76688 |
| THOMAS | Arthur (injured) | 1912 | 42 | Tillery | Abertillery | Stoker | 75409 |
| THOMAS | E.J. (injured) | 1954 | 50 | Bryn | Bryn | Repairer | 75665 |
| THOMAS | Hugh William (injured) | 1913 | 22 | South Dorothea Quarry | Nantlle | Slatemaker | 75921 |
| THOMAS | Justyn (injured) | 1927 | 34 | Penllwyngwent Slant | Ogmore Vale | Collier | 76177 |
| THOMAS | T.S. (injured) | 1929 | 18 | Llandulais | Assistant Collier | 76433 | |
| THOMAS | William (injured) | 1944 | 56 | Bryn-kinallt | Chirk | Collier | 76689 |