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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLES | Frank (injured) | 1946 | 31 | Penrikyber | Penrhiwceiber | Fireman | 12091 |
| COLES | Frederick (injured) | 1925 | 34 | Hafod, No.2 | Trehafod | Repairer | 12092 |
| COLES | George | 1909 | 36 | Helder | Egremont | Sinker | 12093 |
| COLES | George (injured) | 1929 | 56 | Dare | Cwmparc | Repairer | 12094 |
| COLES | Harry (injured) | 1933 | 51 | Elliot | New Tredegar | Pitman | 12095 |
| COLES | Henry (injured) | 1912 | 39 | Albion, No.1 | Cilfynydd | Pipe Fitter | 12096 |
| COLES | Henry (injured) | 1927 | 39 | Senghenydd | Senghenydd | Haulier | 12097 |
| COLES | Ivor (injured) | 1951 | 45 | Deakin's Slope | Talywain | Collier | 12098 |
| COLES | J.D. (Injured) | 1989 | 53 | Blaengrenig, No.2 [Licensed] | Glanaman | Collier | 12099 |
| COLES | John | 1909 | 43 | Fochriw, No.2 | Fochriw | Fireman | 12100 |
| COLES | R. | 1933 | 21 | Barrow | Worsbrough Park | 12101 | |
| COLES | Richard (injured) | 1913 | 35 | Old Black Vein | Risca | Haulier | 12102 |
| COLES | T.J. (injured) | 1934 | 53 | Pwllfaron | Resolven | Fireman | 12103 |
| COLES | Thomas (injured) | 1911 | 21 | Penallta | Hengoed | Haulier | 12104 |
| COLES | Thomas (injured) | 1925 | 42 | Llewellyn Merthyr | Merthyr Tydfil | Haulier | 12105 |
| COLES | Thomas (injured) | 1932 | 42 | Wyllie | Pontllanfraith | Collier | 12106 |
| COLES | Thomas John | 1950 | 24 | Britannia | Pengam | Conveyor Attendant | 12107 |
| COLES | W.H. (injured) | 1928 | 33 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Labourer | 12108 |
| COLES | William | 1910 | 55 | Hemsworth | Fitzwilliam | Miner | 12109 |
| COLES | William | 1911 | 52 | Celynen | Abercarn | Collier | 12110 |
| COLES | William (injured) | 1930 | 46 | Penrikyber | Penrhiwceiber | Collier | 12111 |
| COLENSO | George (injured) | 1927 | 47 | Trane Pit | Evanstown | Collier | 12080 |
| COLENCO | Oswald (injured) | 1941 | 32 | Trane Pit | Evanstown | Engine Driver | 12079 |
| COLEMAN | B. (injured) | 1953 | 17 | Ogilvie | Deri | Labourer | 12051 |
| COLEMAN | C. (injured) | 1956 | 59 | Garw | Blaengarw | Journey Attendant | 12052 |