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 | James | 1949 | 52 | Duffryn Rhondda, No.2 Pit | Cymmer | Journey Attendant | 75994 |
| THOMAS | O. William (injured) | 1932 | 44 | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, Steer Pit | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Shotman | 76250 |
| THOMAS | Thomas (injured) | 1946 | 65 | Lady Windsor | Ynysybwl | Labourer | 76506 |
| THOMAS | Charles (Injured) | 1973 | 46 | Whitecliff Quarry | Coleford | Lorry Driver | 75483 |
| THOMAS | Evan (injured) | 1913 | 50 | Celynen | Abercarn | Sinker | 75739 |
| THOMAS | James (injured) | 1911 | 32 | Park (c) | Cwmparc | Timberman | 75995 |
| THOMAS | O.D. (injured) | 1928 | 59 | Dinorwic Quarry | Llanberis | Quarryman | 76251 |
| THOMAS | Thomas (injured) | 1947 | 49 | Dare | Cwmparc | Ostler | 76507 |
| THOMAS | Christie | 1900 | 59 | Wemyss | Coaltown of Wemyss | 75484 | |
| THOMAS | Evan (injured) | 1913 | 29 | Trefor Pit | Trehafod | Haulier | 75740 |
| THOMAS | James (injured) | 1912 | 64 | Caerbryn | Llandybie | Ashman | 75996 |
| THOMAS | O.G. (injured) | 1944 | 36 | Fforchaman | Cwmaman | Cutterman | 76252 |
| THOMAS | Thomas (injured) | 1947 | 32 | Pochin | Hollybush | Labourer | 76508 |
| THOMAS | Christopher | 1901 | 24 | Hendrewen | Blaencwm | Haulier | 75485 |
| THOMAS | Evan (injured) | 1925 | 28 | Ferndale, No.5 | Ferndale | Collier | 75741 |
| THOMAS | James (injured) | 1912 | 40 | Coedcae | Trehafod | Haulier | 75997 |
| THOMAS | OG (injured) | 1951 | 45 | Pontyberem | Pontyberem | Contractor’s Labourer | 76253 |
| THOMAS | Thomas (injured) | 1948 | 58 | Aberpergwm | Glyn-neath | Haulier | 76509 |
| THOMAS | Christopher (injured) | 1927 | 38 | Western | Nantymoel | Collier | 75486 |
| THOMAS | Evan (injured) | 1927 | 49 | Abergorky, No.3 | Treorchy | Ripper | 75742 |
| THOMAS | James (injured) | 1913 | 23 | Glynhebog | Pontyberem | Collier’s Helper | 75998 |
| THOMAS | Oliver | 1913 | 21 | Glynea | Bynea | Trammer | 76254 |
| THOMAS | Thomas (injured) | 1948 | 56 | Mount | Ammanford | Underground Haulier | 76510 |
| THOMAS | Christopher (injured) | 1928 | 32 | Braichycymmer | Pontycymer | Haulier | 75487 |
| THOMAS | Evan (injured) | 1928 | 54 | National | Wattstown | Undermanager | 75743 |