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 | Arthur (injured) | 1913 | 17 | Ty Trist, No.2 | Tredegar | Collier’s Butty | 75410 |
| THOMAS | E.J. (injured) | 1954 | 32 | Yniscedwyn | Ystradgynlais | Belt Man | 75666 |
| THOMAS | I. | 1949 | 27 | McLaren | Abertysswg | Holtman | 75922 |
| THOMAS | K. | 1957 | 33 | Mardy | Maerdy | Collier | 76178 |
| THOMAS | Tal. (injured) | 1936 | 53 | Coegnant | Nantyffyllon | Surface Labourer | 76434 |
| THOMAS | William (injured) | 1944 | 62 | National | Wattstown | Labourer | 76690 |
| THOMAS | Arthur (injured) | 1919 | 22 | Hafod | Ruabon | Haulage Hand | 75411 |
| THOMAS | Ebenezer | 1909 | 28 | Albion | Cilfynydd | Sinker | 75667 |
| THOMAS | I. (injured) | 1958 | 52 | Cwm (b) | Llantwit Fardre | Mason | 75923 |
| THOMAS | Kendrick | 1906 | 32 | Whitwood | Whitwood | Engineman | 76179 |
| THOMAS | Theophilus | 1914 | 43 | Torymynydd Rhondda | Cwmavon | Collier | 76435 |
| THOMAS | William (injured) | 1944 | 51 | Varteg Hill | Varteg | Collier | 76691 |
| THOMAS | Arthur (injured) | 1925 | 24 | Varteg Hill | Varteg | Collier’s Helper | 75412 |
| THOMAS | Edgar (injured) | 1932 | 43 | Hafod, No.1 | Trehafod | Assistant Repairer | 75668 |
| THOMAS | I.G. (injured) | 1954 | 46 | Ferndale | Ferndale | Cutterman | 75924 |
| THOMAS | Kenin (Injured) | 1987 | 25 | Taff Merthyr | Treharris | Header | 76180 |
| THOMAS | Thomas | 1900 | 63 | Bwllfa Dare | Cwmdare | Assistant Repairer | 76436 |
| THOMAS | William (injured) | 1947 | 28 | Windsor | Abertridwr | Rider | 76692 |
| THOMAS | Arthur (injured) | 1933 | 16 | Blaenclydach | Blaen Clydach | Asst Greaser | 75413 |
| THOMAS | Edgar Clifford | 1945 | 41 | Penywern | Ystalyfera | Foreman Collier | 75669 |
| THOMAS | I.J. (injured) | 1955 | 40 | Ffaldau | Pontycymer | Horse Driver | 75925 |
| THOMAS | Kenneth (injured) | 1934 | 29 | Emlyn, No.1 | Pen-y-groes | Haulier | 76181 |
| THOMAS | Thomas | 1900 | 18 | Capel Ifan | Pontyberem | Collier | 76437 |
| THOMAS | William (injured) | 1948 | 44 | Onllwyn, No.3 | Onllwyn | Collier | 76693 |
| THOMAS | Arthur (injured) | 1933 | 35 | Wern Fawr | Three Crosses | Collier | 75414 |