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 Edward (injured) | 1930 | 20 | National, No.1 | Wattstown | Collier Boy | 76710 |
| THOMAS | Ben | 1901 | 34 | Ffaldau | Pontycymer | Collier | 75431 |
| THOMAS | Edward (injured) | 1929 | 45 | Penallta | Hengoed | Haulier | 75687 |
| THOMAS | Islwyn | 1946 | 32 | Waun | Cwmllynfell | Collier | 75943 |
| THOMAS | Lewis (injured) | 1913 | 40 | Bedlinog, No.1 | Bedlinog | Oiler | 76199 |
| THOMAS | Thomas | 1913 | 67 | Cambrian Navigation | Clydach Vale | Shifter | 76455 |
| THOMAS | William Frank | 1913 | 28 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | 76711 | |
| THOMAS | Ben | 1904 | 17 | Wooley | Brancepeth | Putter | 75432 |
| THOMAS | Edward (injured) | 1930 | 30 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Haulier | 75688 |
| THOMAS | Islwyn (injured) | 1941 | Mountain (b) | Gorseinon | Screen Boy | 75944 | |
| THOMAS | Lewis (injured) | 1927 | 44 | Llay Main | Llay | Deputy | 76200 |
| THOMAS | Thomas | 1913 | 67 | Cambrian, No.1 | Clydach Vale | Shifter | 76456 |
| THOMAS | William G. (injured) | 1932 | 29 | New Dynant | Tumble | Collier | 76712 |
| THOMAS | Benjamin | 1902 | 18 | Pentre (a) | Pentre | Brakesman | 75433 |
| THOMAS | Edward (injured) | 1935 | 42 | Mountain (b) | Gorseinon | Rope Attdt | 75689 |
| THOMAS | Ivor | 1906 | 16 | Fochriw, No.2 | Fochriw | Collier Boy | 75945 |
| THOMAS | Leyshon (injured) | 1925 | 22 | Yniscedwyn | Ystradgynlais | Fitter | 76201 |
| THOMAS | Thomas | 1913 | 28 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | 76457 | |
| THOMAS | William G. (injured) | 1951 | 36 | Glyncorrwg | Glyncorrwg | Assistant Repairer | 76713 |
| THOMAS | Benjamin | 1935 | 43 | Bank Hall | Burnley | Ripper | 75434 |
| THOMAS | Edward (injured) | 1948 | 34 | Marine | Cwm | Assistant Collier | 75690 |
| THOMAS | Ivor | 1929 | 19 | Caerau | Caerau | Assistant Collier | 75946 |
| THOMAS | Llewellyn | 1913 | 32 | Ferndale, No.8 | Tylorstown | Collier | 76202 |
| THOMAS | Thomas | 1913 | 47 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | 76458 | |
| THOMAS | William Glyn | 1930 | 17 | Garngoch, No.3 | Gorseinon | Shackler | 76714 |