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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COWAN | Timothy (injured) | 1928 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 13469 | ||
| COWAN | William | 1931 | 47 | Haig Pit | Whitehaven | Deputy | 13470 |
| COWAN | William Henry | 1911 | 30 | Crossgill | Frizington | Miner | 13471 |
| COWALL | Richard (injured) | 1921 | 59 | Newtown | Clifton | Collier | 13448 |
| COVERLEY | Henry (injured) | 1924 | 33 | Llysfaen & Pentregwyddel Quarry | Llanddulas | Labourer | 13447 |
| COVER | Edward | 1930 | 40 | Outwood | Outwood | Collier | 13446 |
| COVENTRY | Agnes | 1911 | 16 | Dysart, Frances Pit | Dysart | Coal Picker | 13444 |
| COVENTRY | J. (Injured) | 1974 | 49 | Agecroft | Agecroft | Faceworker | 13445 |
| COVELL | Ralph | 1940 | 49 | Backworth, Eccles Pit | Backworth | Coal Cutter | 13443 |
| COUTTS | Albert | 1927 | Lindsay | Kelty | 13439 | ||
| COUTTS | John | 1950 | 37 | Glencraig | Lochgelly | 13440 | |
| COUTTS | John Samuel | 1950 | Glencraig | Lochgelly | Colliery Surface Worker | 13441 | |
| COUTTS | William Hughson | 1954 | 35 | Lady Victoria Pit | Newtongrange | Oncostman | 13442 |
| COUTHWAITE | D.J. (injured) | 1922 | 62 | Coplow Quarry | Clitheroe | Crusher Man | 13438 |
| COUSLAND | Archibald | 1913 | 42 | Craigend | Maddiston | Assistant Machineman | 13437 |
| COUSINS | Frank (injured) | 1911 | 25 | Llanhilleth | Llanhilleth | Shotfirer | 13426 |
| COUSINS | Frederick (injured) | 1928 | 57 | Beynon | Blaina | Fireman | 13427 |
| COUSINS | George | 1936 | Hamilton Palace | Bothwell | Mineworker | 13428 | |
| COUSINS | George (injured) | 1930 | 57 | Hook, Margaret Pit | Llangwm | Repairer | 13429 |
| COUSINS | Owen (injured) | 1948 | 59 | St John's | Maesteg | Hitcher | 13430 |
| COUSINS | Philip Albert (injured) | 1945 | 30 | Lady Windsor | Ynysybwl | Assistant Ripper | 13431 |
| COUSINS | R. | 1941 | 60 | Dean & Chapter | Ferryhill | Stoneman | 13432 |
| COUSINS | T. (injured) | 1944 | 65 | Park (c) | Cwmparc | Repairer | 13433 |
| COUSINS | Thomas (injured) | 1930 | 51 | Eastern | Ton Pentre | Collier | 13434 |
| COUSINS | William (injured) | 1925 | 24 | Coronation Level | Resolven | Labourer | 13435 |