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 | Maddox (injured) | 1945 | 52 | St John's | Maesteg | Overman | 76215 |
| THOMAS | Thomas (injured) | 1912 | 45 | Pentre (b) | Kenfig Hill | Trammer | 76471 |
| THOMAS | William James | 1910 | 28 | Bank, No.3 (Pretoria) Pit | Westhoughton | Fireman | 76727 |
| THOMAS | Bowen | 1905 | 40 | McLaren | Abertysswg | Timberman | 75448 |
| THOMAS | Elias | 1933 | 41 | Cwmneol | Cwmaman | Collier’s Helper | 75704 |
| THOMAS | J. (injured) | 1956 | 58 | Celynen, North | Newbridge | Rider | 75960 |
| THOMAS | Malcolm | 1963 | 26 | Brynlliw | Grovesend | Miner | 76216 |
| THOMAS | Thomas (injured) | 1912 | 25 | Standard | Ynyshir | Collier | 76472 |
| THOMAS | William John | 1902 | 31 | Pentwyn | Machen | Fitter | 76728 |
| THOMAS | Brian (Injured) | 1988 | 48 | Abernant | Argoed | Onsetter | 75449 |
| THOMAS | Elias (injured) | 1911 | 35 | Pentre (b) | Kenfig Hill | Assistant Repairer | 75705 |
| THOMAS | J. (injured) | 1957 | 48 | Ifton | St Martins | Haulage Hand | 75961 |
| THOMAS | Maldwyn (injured) | 1946 | 23 | Aberaman | Mountain Ash | Labourer | 76217 |
| THOMAS | Thomas (injured) | 1912 | 48 | Trane Pit | Evanstown | Mason | 76473 |
| THOMAS | William John | 1929 | 19 | Unknown | Assistant Collier | 76729 | |
| THOMAS | Bryn (injured) | 1924 | 17 | Penllwyngwent Slant | Ogmore Vale | Door Boy | 75450 |
| THOMAS | Elias (injured) | 1912 | 63 | Blaenclydach | Blaen Clydach | Repairer | 75706 |
| THOMAS | J.B. (injured) | 1957 | 40 | Tylorstown, No.9 | Tylorstown | Ripper | 75962 |
| THOMAS | Mark (Injured) | 1988 | 24 | Blaenant | Abernant | Faceworker | 76218 |
| THOMAS | Thomas (injured) | 1913 | 39 | Cambrian | Clydach Vale | Labourer | 76474 |
| THOMAS | William John | 1943 | 36 | Jubilee | Pantyffynnon | Collier | 76730 |
| THOMAS | Bryn (injured) | 1929 | 16 | Cambrian | Clydach Vale | Collier’s Helper | 75451 |
| THOMAS | Elias (injured) | 1913 | 36 | Snatchwood | Pontnewynydd | Miner | 75707 |
| THOMAS | J.D. (injured) | 1911 | 18 | Cwrt-y-bettws | Skewen | Labourer | 75963 |
| THOMAS | Matthew (injured) | 1931 | 48 | Llay Main | Llay | Shotfirer | 76219 |