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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORBETT | Benjamin | 1930 | 52 | Brownhills, Grove Pit | Brownhills | 13136 | |
| CORBETT | Bryn I. (Injured) | 1988 | 50 | Builth Quarry | Llanelwedd | Development worker | 13137 |
| CORBETT | David (injured) | 1946 | 36 | Cronton | Whiston | Pusher On | 13138 |
| CORBETT | Frank (injured) | 1931 | 20 | Shakerley | Tyldesley | Labourer | 13139 |
| CORBETT | George (injured) | 1927 | 25 | Bryn-kinallt | Chirk | Collier | 13140 |
| CORBETT | George Edward | 1919 | 47 | Ashington | Ashington | Hewer | 13141 |
| CORBETT | Harold | 1928 | 25 | Mosley Common | Ellenbrook | Drawer | 13142 |
| CORBETT | J. (injured) | 1957 | 41 | Golborne | Golborne | Contractor | 13143 |
| CORBETT | John (injured) | 1957 | 45 | Deerplay | Deerplay | Coalgetter | 13144 |
| CORBETT | Joseph | 1960 | 50 | Arail Griffin, Six Bells | Abertillery | Haulier | 13145 |
| CORBETT | Mary E. or F. | 1920 | 17 | Clock Face | St Helens | 13146 | |
| CORBETT | S. (injured) | 1941 | 48 | Llay Main | Llay | Collier | 13147 |
| CORBETT | Samuel | 1925 | 24 | Pendleton | Pendleton | 13148 | |
| CORBETT | Thomas | 1914 | 30 | Pennant Hill | Rowley Regis | Pikeman | 13149 |
| CORBETT | Thomas (injured) | 1929 | 40 | Lyme | Haydock | Collier | 13150 |
| CORBETT | William (injured) | 1916 | 19 | Worsley Mesnes | Wigan | Dataller | 13151 |
| CORBET | Albert Kenneth | 1949 | 22 | Oakenshaw | Gateshead | Blacksmith | 13135 |
| CORAS | Peter (injured) | 1921 | 19 | Sutton Heath Quarry | St Helens | Quarryman | 13134 |
| CORAM | Albert (injured) | 1911 | 29 | Cymmer, New Pit | Cymmer | Night Haulier | 13133 |
| CORAGAN | John (injured) | 1931 | 58 | Sutton Manor | Marshall's Cross | Collier | 13132 |
| COPPLE | John (injured) | 1927 | Sherdley | St Helens | 13130 | ||
| COPPLE | John (injured) | 1932 | Sherdley | St Helens | 13131 | ||
| COPPERWHEAT | Raymond | 1975 | 42 | Houghton Main | Little Houghton | Electrician | 13129 |
| COPPER | John | 1901 | 29 | Bond's Main | Temple Normanton | Stallman | 13127 |
| COPPER | Thomas (injured) | 1914 | 56 | Haydock Works | Haydock | Holder-Up | 13128 |