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
Search the Database
| Surname | Forename | Year | Age | Mine/Quarry Name | Location | Occupation | Record ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COX | Frederick | 1945 | 45 | Wyndham | Nantymoel | Surface Labourer | 13560 |
| COX | Frederick (injured) | 1913 | 38 | Llwynypia | Llwynypia | Collier | 13561 |
| COX | Frederick (injured) | 1914 | 24 | Douglas Bank | Wigan | Drawer | 13562 |
| COX | Frederick J. (injured) | 1932 | 59 | Fernhill, No.1 | Treherbert | Overman | 13563 |
| COX | G. (injured) | 1952 | 60 | Cwm (b) | Llantwit Fardre | Connector | 13564 |
| COX | G.R. (injured) | 1958 | 44 | Mardy | Maerdy | Repairer | 13565 |
| COX | George (injured) | 1911 | Fernhill | Treherbert | Mason | 13566 | |
| COX | Henry (injured) | 1912 | 29 | Trane Pit | Evanstown | Mason | 13567 |
| COWTON | Archie | 1924 | 16 | Ellington | Ellington & Linton | Rope Lad | 13543 |
| COWSILL | Richard (injured) | 1915 | 52 | Newtown | Clifton | Collier | 13542 |
| COWPERTHWAITE | W. (injured) | 1955 | Birks Head Mine | Long Marton | Driller | 13541 | |
| COWPER | George Henry | 1910 | 21 | Harton | South Shields | Hewer | 13540 |
| COWPE | James (injured) | 1936 | Hutch Bank Quarry | Haslingden | Crane Driver | 13539 | |
| COWNAN | William | 1913 | 46 | Woodhall, | Calderbank | Fireman | 13538 |
| COWMEADOW | Basil | 1933 | 15 | Lightmoor | Cinderford | Pumpboy | 13537 |
| COWLISHAW | Edmund | 1910 | 39 | Silverhill | Teversal | Stallman | 13536 |
| COWLING | Edward | 1913 | 39 | West Kitty | St Agnes | Miner | 13535 |
| COWLEY | Charles (injured) | 1946 | 23 | Cronton, No.3 | Whiston | Haulage | 13522 |
| COWLEY | E.W. (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 13523 | ||
| COWLEY | EAP (injured) | 1935 | 58 | Saron | Saron | Collier | 13524 |
| COWLEY | Frank (Injured) | 1973 | 43 | Markham No.2 | Duckmanton | Development worker | 13525 |
| COWLEY | George | 1938 | 38 | Markham No.1 [Blackshale Pit] | Duckmanton | Contractor | 13526 |
| COWLEY | J. | 1925 | 21 | Seaham | Seaham | Putter | 13527 |
| COWLEY | J. (injured) | 1958 | 28 | Giants Hall | Standish | Filler | 13528 |
| COWLEY | J.H. (injured) | 1953 | 24 | Nook | Tyldesley | Haulage Hand | 13529 |