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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLE | Charles Henry (injured) | 1942 | 39 | Victoria (b) | Standish | Tunneller | 12006 |
| COLE | Cyrus (injured) | 1951 | 40 | Naval | Penygraig | Collier | 12007 |
| COLE | Desmond | 1945 | 17 | Brancepeth | Willington | Datal | 12008 |
| COLE | E.W. | 1931 | 49 | Sherburn Hill | Sherburn | Waggonway Man | 12009 |
| COLE | Edmund (injured) | 1911 | 38 | Ponthenry | Pont-Henri | Carpenter | 12010 |
| COLE | Edward | 1923 | Home Farm | Hamilton | 12011 | ||
| COLE | Edward (injured) | 1931 | Cronton | Whiston | 12012 | ||
| COLE | George | 1909 | 38 | Duffryn Rhondda | Cymmer | Collier | 12013 |
| COLE | George (injured) | 1925 | 48 | Fernhill, No.1 | Treherbert | Horse Keeper | 12014 |
| COLE | Getin (injured) | 1950 | 15 | Rock, No.1 | Glyn-neath | Trainee | 12015 |
| COLE | Henry (injured) | 1912 | 24 | Cymmer, New Pit | Cymmer | Labourer | 12016 |
| COLE | Henry Thomas | 1908 | 34 | Hamstead | Great Barr | Loader | 12017 |
| COLE | Isaac (injured) | 1932 | 40 | Wernbwll | Penclawdd | Coalcutterman | 12018 |
| COLE | J. (injured) | 1933 | 56 | Seven Sisters | Seven Sisters | Collier | 12019 |
| COLE | James | 1925 | 55 | Clydach Merthyr | Clydach | Labourer | 12020 |
| COLE | James (injured) | 1955 | 34 | Bradford | Bradford | Packer | 12021 |
| COLE | James Foster | 1900 | 35 | Preston | Chirton | Pit sinker | 12022 |
| COLE | James T. | 1909 | 19 | Lumphinnans | Kelty | Repairer | 12023 |
| COLE | John | 1932 | 18 | Bold | Earlstown | Haulage Hand | 12024 |
| COLE | Joseph | 1907 | 52 | Castle Fields Quarry | Dudley | Blower | 12025 |
| COLE | Joseph | 1912 | 26 | Bloxwich | Walsall | Loader | 12026 |
| COLE | Lionel (injured) | 1948 | 38 | Lady Windsor | Ynysybwl | Collier | 12027 |
| COLE | Michael Kennedy | 1914 | 57 | Seaham | Seaham | Chock Drawer | 12028 |
| COLE | Osmond | 1942 | 45 | Silksworth | Sunderland | Hewer | 12029 |
| COLE | Richard | 1906 | 20 | Seaham | Seaham | Assistant onsetter | 12030 |