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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COSTELLO | John (injured) | 1914 | 25 | Bank, No.4 (Pretoria) Pit | Westhoughton | Drawer | 13301 |
| COSTELLO | John (injured) | 1949 | 30 | Ashton Moss | Audenshaw | Ripper | 13302 |
| COSTELLO | M. | 1923 | 38 | Dunston | Dunston | Hewer | 13303 |
| COSTELLO | Pat | 1914 | 26 | Bromfield Hall | Mold | Collier | 13304 |
| COSTELLO | Patrick (injured) | 1914 | 26 | Broomfield | Standish | Haulier | 13305 |
| COSTELLO | Thomas (injured) | 1942 | 18 | Haydock Works | Haydock | Sawyer's Assistant | 13306 |
| COSTELLO | W. | 1930 | 34 | Eden | Leadgate | Hewer | 13307 |
| COSTELLO | W. | 1959 | 27 | Bold | Earlstown | Faceworker | 13308 |
| COSTALL | John (injured) | 1926 | Sutton Heath | St Helens | 13293 | ||
| COSSAR | John | 1913 | 35 | Whitehill | Rosewell | Miner | 13291 |
| COSSAR | William | 1911 | 36 | Loanhead, Burghlee No.3 | Loanhead | Miner | 13292 |
| COSO or COSS | Albert | 1913 | 25 | South Wales | Cwmtillery | Labourer | 13290 |
| COSLETT | G. | 1958 | 19 | Morlais | Llangennech | Assistant Repairer | 13288 |
| COSLETT | Rhys (injured) | 1926 | 22 | Morlais | Llangennech | Trammer | 13289 |
| COSLET | Isllwyn (injured) | 1959 | 37 | Morlais | Llangennech | Underground Fitter | 13287 |
| COSHER | Thomas Leslie (injured) | 1941 | 15 | Nantewlaeth | Cymmer | Collier's Boy | 13286 |
| COSGROVER | Edward | 1910 | 17 | West Ardsley | West Ardsley | Waggon Trimmer | 13285 |
| COSGROVE | Edward | 1910 | 17 | West Ardsley | West Ardsley | 13281 | |
| COSGROVE | Patrick | 1946 | 47 | Benhar | Shotts | Machineman | 13282 |
| COSGROVE | Peter (injured) | 1927 | Sherdley | St Helens | 13283 | ||
| COSGROVE | Robert | 1956 | Polkemmet | Whitburn | Face Worker | 13284 | |
| COSGRAVE | William (injured) | 1936 | 32 | Cronton | Whiston | Daywageman | 13280 |
| CORWEN | Philip | 1934 | 42 | Dowlais Cardiff | Abercynon | Engineman | 13279 |
| CORVAN | Joseph | 1911 | 44 | Prescot, New Pit | Upholland | Collier | 13278 |
| CORSON | John | 1916 | Afton, No.1 Pit | New Cumnock | Machineman | 13276 |