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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COTTER | James (injured) | 1929 | 29 | Lee Quarry | Stacksteads | Labourer | 13325 |
| COTTER | Michael (injured) | 1914 | 22 | Dereenalomane Mine | Dereenalomane | Miner | 13326 |
| COTTER | Michael (injured) | 1948 | 17 | Cwm Cynon | Mountain Ash | Collier's Helper | 13327 |
| COTTARELL | William Henry (injured) | 1930 | 33 | Penallta | Hengoed | Rider | 13323 |
| COTTAM | C. | 1959 | 47 | Golborne | Golborne | Panzer extender | 13314 |
| COTTAM | C. (injured) | 1959 | Golborne | Golborne | 13315 | ||
| COTTAM | Edward | 1933 | 49 | Maypole | Platt Bridge | Collier | 13316 |
| COTTAM | James | 1933 | 24 | Maypole | Platt Bridge | Drawer | 13317 |
| COTTAM | James Eric (injured) | 1934 | 14 | Pemberton | Wigan | Shotlighter Boy | 13318 |
| COTTAM | John (injured) | 1927 | Sutton Heath | St Helens | 13319 | ||
| COTTAM | John (injured) | 1927 | Sutton Heath | St Helens | 13320 | ||
| COTTAM | R.E. (injured) | 1931 | 34 | Birks Quarry | Oldham | Crusher Hand | 13321 |
| COTTAM | Robert | 1949 | 37 | Salthill Quarry | Clitheroe | Shotfirer | 13322 |
| COTMORE | George (injured) | 1933 | 48 | Nook | Tyldesley | Coalcutter Assistant | 13313 |
| COTLE | Christopher | 1981 | 61 | Littleton | Huntington | Deputy | 13312 |
| COTHILL | Alfred (injured) | 1949 | 43 | Wheatsheaf | Pendlebury | Collier | 13311 |
| COTELLO | Michael | 1912 | 28 | Meadowhead | Airdrie | Brusher | 13310 |
| COTE | Thomas John (injured) | 1930 | 50 | Pwllfaron | Resolven | Fireman | 13309 |
| COSTELLO | E. (injured) | 1957 | 41 | Nantgarw | Nantgarw | Linesman Dismantler | 13294 |
| COSTELLO | Edward (injured) | 1920 | 22 | Bradford | Bradford | Haulage Hand | 13295 |
| COSTELLO | Hugh (injured) | 1925 | Lea Green | St Helens | 13296 | ||
| COSTELLO | Hugh (injured) | 1930 | Lea Green | St Helens | 13297 | ||
| COSTELLO | J.J. (injured) | 1955 | 22 | Abernant | Argoed | Sinker | 13298 |
| COSTELLO | James | 1925 | 40 | Eldon | Shildon | Stoneman | 13299 |
| COSTELLO | James | 1937 | 35 | North Seaton | North Seaton | Filler | 13300 |