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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COPE | John Arthur | 1904 | 36 | Swanwick, Old Pit | Swanwick | 13083 | |
| COPE | Robert | 1910 | 19 | Bank, No.3 (Pretoria) Pit | Westhoughton | Haulage Hand | 13084 |
| COPE | T. | 1907 | - | Barrow | Worsbrough Park | 13085 | |
| COPE | Thomas | 1918 | 16 | Podmore Hall, Minnie Pit | Halmer End | Haulage | 13086 |
| COPE | W. | 1921 | 53 | Adderley Green, Nos 8 & 9 Pits | Longton | 13087 | |
| COPE | William (injured) | 1938 | 52 | Victoria (g) | Biddulph | Timber Drawer | 13088 |
| COOTER | George (Injured) | 1976 | 52 | Chatterley Whitfield | Norton in the Moors | Face chargehand | 13070 |
| COOTE | Richard | 1911 | 41 | Morley Park | Ripley | Shaftsman | 13069 |
| COOSAGE | T. (injured) | 1957 | 51 | Groesfaen | Deri | Repairer | 13068 |
| COOPLEY | William Mallon | 1915 | 20 | Prince of Wales | Pontefract | 13067 | |
| COOPEY | Hubert (injured) | 1927 | 15 | Britannia | Pengam | Screens | 13066 |
| COOPER | William (injured) | 1932 | 31 | Brackley | Walkden | Mechanic | 13056 |
| COOPER | William (injured) | 1932 | 44 | Wolstanton | Wolstanton | Dataller | 13057 |
| COOPER | William (injured) | 1945 | 30 | Towneley Demesne | Burnley | Ripper | 13058 |
| COOPER | William (injured) | 1953 | 53 | Caerau | Caerau | Rider | 13059 |
| COOPER | William (injured) | 1955 | 37 | Blaenhirwaun | Cross Hands | Collier | 13060 |
| COOPER | William G. (injured) | 1925 | 15 | Hafodyrynys | Hafodyrynys | Collier Boy | 13061 |
| COOPER | William Henry | 1914 | 18 | Glebe | Fenton | Taker-Off | 13062 |
| COOPER | William Henry (injured) | 1917 | 43 | Cleworth Hall | Tyldesley | Collier | 13063 |
| COOPER | William Henry (injured) | 1950 | 51 | Alexandra | Whelley | Collier | 13064 |
| COOPER | William T. (injured) | 1919 | 39 | Clifton Hall | Clifton | Collier | 13065 |
| COOPER | A. | 1941 | 50 | Glasshouse | Chesterton | 12899 | |
| COOPER | A. (injured) | 1933 | 26 | Glebe | Fenton | Collier | 12900 |
| COOPER | A.J. (injured) | 1929 | 18 | Castle | Troedyrhiw | Collier’s Assistant | 12901 |
| COOPER | A.W. (injured) | 1929 | 40 | Norchard | New Mills | Mechanic | 12902 |