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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COOPER | Edward (injured) | 1935 | 44 | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, East Pit | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Banksman | 12928 |
| COOPER | Edward (injured) | 1946 | 47 | Landgate | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Collier | 12929 |
| COOPER | Edwin Stanley (injured) | 1941 | 32 | Wyndham | Nantymoel | Collier | 12930 |
| COOPER | Elizabeth (injured) | 1932 | Sherdley | St Helens | 12931 | ||
| COOPER | F. | 1910 | 23 | Water Haigh | Oulton | Sinker | 12932 |
| COOPER | F. | 1910 | 23 | Water Haigh Sinking | Oulton | Sinker | 12933 |
| COOPER | F. | 1951 | 32 | Victoria (g) | Biddulph | 12934 | |
| COOPER | Frank | 1960 | 44 | Arail Griffin, Six Bells | Abertillery | Supplies Man | 12935 |
| COOPER | Frank (injured) | 1925 | 54 | Prince of Wales | Abercarn | Repairer | 12936 |
| COOPER | Frank (injured) | 1935 | 34 | Leycett | Leycett | Collier | 12937 |
| COOPER | Fred | 1910 | 23 | Water Haigh | Oulton | 12938 | |
| COOPER | Frederick | 1909 | 44 | Turnoak | Birdholme | Enginewright | 12939 |
| COOPER | Frederick | 1936 | 36 | Wharncliffe Woodmoor, Nos 1, 2 & 3 | Carlton | Ripper | 12940 |
| COOPER | Frederick (injured) | 1940 | 24 | Parkhouse | Chesterton | Packer | 12941 |
| COOPER | Frederick H.N. | 1940 | 39 | Acomb | Acomb | Deputy | 12942 |
| COOPER | G. | 1900 | 38 | West End | Morley | Byeworker | 12943 |
| COOPER | G. (injured) | 1918 | 20 | Moss | Ince-in-Makerfield | Filler | 12944 |
| COOPER | G. (injured) | 1957 | 20 | Bersham | Rhostyllen | Trainee Collier | 12945 |
| COOPER | George | 1904 | 56 | Sand Pit Quarry | Quarryman | 12946 | |
| COOPER | George | 1904 | 25 | Sneyd | Burslem | Loader | 12947 |
| COOPER | George | 1908 | 64 | Seaton Delaval | Seaton Delaval | Hewer | 12948 |
| COOPER | George | 1909 | 55 | Tillery | Abertillery | Timberman | 12949 |
| COOPER | George | 1923 | 35 | Broomhouse | Broomhouse | Undermanager | 12950 |
| COOPER | George | 1924 | 17 | Sherburn House | Sherburn | Rope Lad | 12951 |
| COOPER | George | 1930 | 34 | Herrington | West Herrington | Cutter | 12952 |