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 | Benjamin (injured) | 1912 | 49 | Fforchaman | Cwmaman | Collier | 75435 |
| THOMAS | Edward (injured) | 1950 | 63 | Garngoch | Gorseinon | Labourer | 75691 |
| THOMAS | Ivor | 1946 | 51 | Dillwyn | Seven Sisters | Rider | 75947 |
| THOMAS | Llewellyn | 1955 | 17 | Chanters | Atherton | Haulage Hand | 76203 |
| THOMAS | Thomas | 1914 | 52 | Glyngwernen | Felinfoel | Traffic Manager | 76459 |
| THOMAS | William H. | 1934 | 23 | Mardy | Maerdy | Collier | 76715 |
| THOMAS | Benjamin (injured) | 1913 | 46 | Hetty Pit | Hopkinstown | Collier | 75436 |
| THOMAS | Edward (Injured) | 1980 | 44 | Parsonage | Leigh | Pre-ripper | 75692 |
| THOMAS | Ivor | 1950 | 75 | Unknown | Engine Driver | 75948 | |
| THOMAS | Llewellyn (injured) | 1925 | 15 | Blaenmawr Level | Tonmawr | Collier Boy | 76204 |
| THOMAS | Thomas | 1928 | 46 | Onllwyn, No.3 | Onllwyn | Miner | 76460 |
| THOMAS | William H. (injured) | 1927 | 18 | Ty Trist, No.1 | Tredegar | Collier’s Helper | 76716 |
| THOMAS | Benjamin (injured) | 1924 | 24 | British Rhondda | Glyn Neath | Collier | 75437 |
| THOMAS | Edward John | 1957 | 64 | Avon | Abergwynfi | Spare Hitcher | 75693 |
| THOMAS | Ivor (injured) | 1925 | 35 | McLaren, No.3 Pit | Abertysswg | Haulier | 75949 |
| THOMAS | Llewellyn (injured) | 1925 | 38 | McLaren, No.1 Pit | Abertysswg | Haulier | 76205 |
| THOMAS | Thomas | 1931 | 42 | Ammanford, No.2 | Ammanford | Collier | 76461 |
| THOMAS | William H. (injured) | 1928 | 53 | Arrail Griffin, No.5 | Six Bells | Rider | 76717 |
| THOMAS | Benjamin (injured) | 1927 | 40 | Bedwas Navigation | Trethomas | Collier | 75438 |
| THOMAS | Edward Rupert (injured) | 1912 | 14 | Gwscwm | Burry Port | Collier | 75694 |
| THOMAS | Ivor (injured) | 1929 | 25 | Brynwyth Drift | Heol-y-Cyw | Machineman | 75950 |
| THOMAS | Llewellyn (injured) | 1927 | 25 | Dare | Cwmparc | Collier | 76206 |
| THOMAS | Thomas | 1931 | 36 | Braichycymmer | Pontycymer | Repairer | 76462 |
| THOMAS | William H. (injured) | 1948 | 63 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Trafficman | 76718 |
| THOMAS | Benjamin (injured) | 1930 | 49 | Rock | Glyn-neath | Haulier | 75439 |