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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COULAN | James | 1931 | Bowhill | Auchterderran | 13376 | ||
| COUGILL | Richard (injured) | 1926 | 28 | Bridgewater | Worsley | Contractor | 13375 |
| COUGHLIN | Cornelius John (Injured) | 1974 | 44 | Royal Arms Opencast Coal Site | Merthyr Tydfil | Labourer | 13372 |
| COUGHLIN | J. (injured) | 1959 | 26 | Garngoch, No.3 | Gorseinon | Collier | 13373 |
| COUGHLIN | James (injured) | 1916 | 17 | Cronton | Whiston | Haulage Lad | 13374 |
| COUGHAN | Neil | 1929 | 57 | McLaren, No.3 Pit | Abertysswg | Haulier | 13371 |
| COUCIL | Joseph | 1929 | 51 | Brackley | Walkden | Smith's Striker | 13370 |
| COUCH | Clifford | 1931 | Blaenserchan | Abersychan | 13368 | ||
| COUCH | S. | 1942 | 60 | Horden | Horden | Deputy | 13369 |
| COTTRELL | Thomas James | 1913 | 19 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | 13367 | |
| COTTREL | T. | 1917 | 21 | Harriseahead | Harriseahead | 13366 | |
| COTTON or CROSTON | John (injured) | 1925 | 58 | Sutton Heath | St Helens | Meter Inspector | 13365 |
| COTTON | B.G. (Injured) | 1984 | 53 | Cheadle Quarry | Painter | 13348 | |
| COTTON | Charles | 1973 | 49 | Lofthouse | Outwood | Face Worker | 13349 |
| COTTON | Charles (injured) | 1939 | 47 | Victoria (g) | Biddulph | Packer | 13350 |
| COTTON | D. | 1957 | 28 | Park Hall | Longton | 13351 | |
| COTTON | E. | 1933 | 49 | Maypole, No.2 | Platt Bridge | 13352 | |
| COTTON | Gilbert (injured) | 1931 | 39 | Enfield Slab Quarry | Clayton le Moors | Clay Getter | 13353 |
| COTTON | J. | 1933 | 24 | Maypole, No.2 | Platt Bridge | 13354 | |
| COTTON | John | 1915 | 43 | Ashington | Ashington | Filler | 13355 |
| COTTON | John (injured) | 1929 | 56 | Merthyr Vale | Merthyr Vale | Labourer | 13356 |
| COTTON | John Henry | 1911 | 13 | Woodside (d) | Shipley | Assistant Horseboy | 13357 |
| COTTON | Joseph (injured) | 1931 | 44 | Moston | Newton Heath | Haulage Chargehand | 13358 |
| COTTON | Michael | 1978 | 23 | Hem Heath | Trentham | Fitter | 13359 |
| COTTON | S. | 1924 | 39 | Glebe | Fenton | 13360 |