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 | Iwan (injured) | 1948 | 50 | National | Wattstown | Repairer | 75955 |
| THOMAS | Luther | 1928 | 19 | Ponthenry | Pont-Henri | Helper | 76211 |
| THOMAS | Thomas (injured) | 1912 | 25 | Cambrian | Clydach Vale | Collier’s Helper | 76467 |
| THOMAS | William J. (injured) | 1913 | 32 | Mountain (b) | Gorseinon | Collier | 76723 |
| THOMAS | Bert | 1911 | 18 | Graham's Navigation | Tredegar | Collier | 75444 |
| THOMAS | Edwin (injured) | 1916 | 17 | Westminster | Gwersyllt | Filler | 75700 |
| THOMAS | J. | 1900 | 50 | Glasshoughton | Glass Houghton | Collier | 75956 |
| THOMAS | M. | 1927 | 29 | Coedcae Level | Resolven | Haulier | 76212 |
| THOMAS | Thomas (injured) | 1912 | 37 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Timberman | 76468 |
| THOMAS | William J. (injured) | 1927 | 45 | National | Wattstown | Collier | 76724 |
| THOMAS | Bert (injured) | 1929 | 29 | Elm | Buckley | Collier | 75445 |
| THOMAS | Edwin (injured) | 1925 | 44 | Eastern | Ton Pentre | Collier | 75701 |
| THOMAS | J. | 1919 | 64 | Shelton, Deep Pit | Hanley | 75957 | |
| THOMAS | M. (injured) | 1955 | 56 | Deep Duffryn | Mountain Ash | Hoist operator | 76213 |
| THOMAS | Thomas (injured) | 1912 | 56 | Fforchaman | Cwmaman | Haulier | 76469 |
| THOMAS | William J. (injured) | 1948 | 44 | Coedely | Coedley | Assistant Repairer | 76725 |
| THOMAS | Berwyn | 1934 | 26 | Gresford | Wrexham | Haulage Hand | 75446 |
| THOMAS | Edwin (injured) | 1932 | 29 | Ferndale, No.1 | Ferndale | Collier | 75702 |
| THOMAS | J. (injured) | 1935 | 45 | Silverdale [Kents Lane] | Silverdale | Collier | 75958 |
| THOMAS | M.D. (injured) | 1949 | Moeltryfan Quarry | Pen-y-ffridd | Labourer | 76214 | |
| THOMAS | Thomas (injured) | 1912 | 65 | Maindy | Ton Pentre | Fireman | 76470 |
| THOMAS | William J. (injured) | 1957 | 39 | Rhigos, Nos 1 & 4 | Glyn Neath | Collier | 76726 |
| THOMAS | Bethel (injured) | 1925 | 37 | Nantgwyn | Penygraig | Rider | 75447 |
| THOMAS | Eli (injured) | 1928 | 26 | Fernhill, No.4 | Treherbert | Collier | 75703 |
| THOMAS | J. (injured) | 1943 | 61 | Llay Main | Llay | Collier | 75959 |