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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COULTON | Joseph (injured) | 1935 | 71 | Gellyceidrim | Glanaman | Labourer | 13401 |
| COULTHARD | Samuel | 1912 | 52 | Black Prince | Tow Law | Coke Drawer | 13398 |
| COULTHARD | W.H. | 1936 | 19 | Wearmouth | Sunderland | Putter | 13399 |
| COULTHARD | William | 1911 | 51 | Black Prince | Tow Law | Back Overman | 13400 |
| COULTER | Henry | 1920 | Lady Ha' Pit | Kilwinning | 13393 | ||
| COULTER | Samuel | 1922 | 28 | Haig Pit | Whitehaven | Hewer | 13394 |
| COULTER | Thomas | 1936 | Bardykes | Cambuslang | Brusher | 13395 | |
| COULTER | Thomas | 1936 | Bardykes | Cambuslang | 13396 | ||
| COULTER | Thomas | 1936 | Bardykes, Nos 1 & 2 Pits | Cambuslang | Brusher | 13397 | |
| COULTAS | Percy | 1915 | 16 | Glasshoughton | Glass Houghton | 13392 | |
| COULSON | B.W. | 1925 | 35 | Browney | Brandon & Byshottles | Stoneman | 13379 |
| COULSON | E.G. | 1942 | 30 | Houghton | Houghton le Spring | Cutter | 13380 |
| COULSON | Edward | 1917 | 65 | Bebside | Bebside | Deputy | 13381 |
| COULSON | Frederick | 1911 | 19 | Roanhead | Dalton in Furness | Loco. Stoker | 13382 |
| COULSON | J. | 1948 | 67 | Craghead, Holmside | Craghead | Shifter | 13383 |
| COULSON | John | 1911 | 44 | South Kirkby | South Kirkby | 13384 | |
| COULSON | John G. (Injured) | 1981 | 45 | Hem Heath | Trentham | Shaft materials worker | 13385 |
| COULSON | Joseph | 1911 | 44 | South Kirkby | South Kirkby | Collier | 13386 |
| COULSON | Joseph William | 1935 | 28 | Montagu Main | Scotswood | Coal Cutter | 13387 |
| COULSON | Matthew | 1909 | 20 | West Stanley | Stanley | 13388 | |
| COULSON | Thomas | 1909 | 62 | West Stanley | Stanley | 13389 | |
| COULSON | Thomas J. | 1929 | North Walbottle | Walbottle | 13390 | ||
| COULSON | William G. | 1940 | 50 | Backworth, Fenwick Pit | Backworth | Filler | 13391 |
| COULL | Alexander | 1938 | Wellesley ? | Methil | Miner | 13377 | |
| COULL | Peter | 1968 | 51 | Brora | Brora | Coal Miner | 13378 |