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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUSINS | William George (injured) | 1945 | 53 | Maindy | Ton Pentre | Haulier | 13436 |
| COUSIN | H. | 1929 | Valleyfield | Newmills | 13423 | ||
| COUSIN | W. | 1924 | 17 | Shield Row | Sacriston | Incline Attendant | 13424 |
| COUSIN | William Hunter | 1927 | 31 | Valleyfield | Newmills | Oversman | 13425 |
| COUSENS | Sydney | 1914 | 18 | Llwynypia, No.6 | Llwynypia | Collier’s Helper | 13422 |
| COURTS | Charles | 1915 | 23 | Exhall | Bedworth | 13420 | |
| COURTS | Thomas (injured) | 1911 | 16 | Penllwyngwent | Ogmore Vale | Collier | 13421 |
| COURTNEY | James (injured) | 1916 | 43 | Cleworth Hall | Tyldesley | Tunneller | 13418 |
| COURTNEY | Major (injured) | 1927 | 33 | Wyllie | Pontllanfraith | Pitman | 13419 |
| COURTIS | Albert (Bertie) (injured) | 1925 | 43 | Bute | Treherbert | Haulier | 13417 |
| COURT | A. (injured) | 1957 | 51 | Penallta | Hengoed | Repairer | 13414 |
| COURT | Albert (injured) | 1925 | 55 | Marine, No.1 | Cwm | Labourer | 13415 |
| COURT | Richard R. (injured) | 1924 | 53 | Dinorwic Quarry | Llanberis | Rockman | 13416 |
| COURS | P. (Injured) | 1976 | 29 | Hem Heath | Trentham | Contractor electrician | 13413 |
| COUPER | James | 1914 | 32 | Prestongrange | Prestonpans | Miner | 13411 |
| COUPER | James | 1914 | 32 | Prestongrange | Prestonpans | Miner | 13412 |
| COUPE | James | 1912 | 48 | Barrow | Worsbrough Park | Collier | 13408 |
| COUPE | Robert | 1912 | 57 | Tibshelf | Tibshelf | Undermanager | 13409 |
| COUPE | Thomas (injured) | 1925 | Towneley Drift | Burnley | Drawer | 13410 | |
| COUNSELL | Allan | 1909 | 23 | West Stanley | Stanley | 13405 | |
| COUNSELL | Jack | 1941 | 37 | Chanters | Atherton | Ripper | 13406 |
| COUNSELL | John | 1909 | 58 | West Stanley | Stanley | 13407 | |
| COUNCILL | Frederick (injured) | 1959 | 22 | Mosley Common, Nos 1 & 2 | Ellenbrook | Collier | 13404 |
| COUNCIL | Jesse (injured) | 1938 | 39 | Ellenbrook Brickworks Quarry | Ellenbrook | Labourer | 13403 |
| COUNAH | Henry (injured) | 1926 | 28 | Mountain (c) | Upholland | Collier | 13402 |