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 | George | 1941 | 30 | Leycett | Leycett | Collier | 12953 |
| COOPER | George (injured) | 1912 | 38 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Collier | 12954 |
| COOPER | George (injured) | 1930 | 56 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Collier | 12955 |
| COOPER | George (injured) | 1940 | 50 | Glasshouse | Chesterton | Coal Cutter | 12956 |
| COOPER | George Buxton | 1906 | 15 | Hucknall, No.2 | Hucknall | Rope boy | 12957 |
| COOPER | George Henry | 1908 | 41 | Cook House Quarry | Quarrier | 12958 | |
| COOPER | George Snr | 1905 | 40 | Lassodie Mill | Kelty | Miner | 12959 |
| COOPER | Gordon Richard | 1973 | 30 | Markham No.2 | Duckmanton | Development Worker | 12960 |
| COOPER | H.J. (injured) | 1952 | 17 | Ferndale, Nos 1 & 2 | Ferndale | Assistant Collier | 12961 |
| COOPER | Harry (injured) | 1935 | 29 | Stafford | Fenton | Collier | 12962 |
| COOPER | Henry (injured) | 1934 | 25 | Llanerch | Abersychan | Collier’s Helper | 12963 |
| COOPER | Henry N. (injured) | 1948 | 46 | Deane | Rumworth | Collier | 12964 |
| COOPER | Henry Stanley (injured) | 1915 | 15 | Hewlett, No.2 | Hindley | Drawer | 12965 |
| COOPER | Herbert (injured) | 1929 | 23 | Llay Main | Llay | Haulage Hand | 12966 |
| COOPER | Horace W. (injured) | 1925 | 18 | Wynnstay | Ruabon | Stripper | 12967 |
| COOPER | J. | 1929 | 37 | Witton | Sacriston | Hewer | 12968 |
| COOPER | J.J. | 1930 | 44 | Wearmouth | Sunderland | Stoneman | 12969 |
| COOPER | James | 1901 | 37 | Blair, No.9 Pit | Dalry | Drawer | 12970 |
| COOPER | James | 1904 | 23 | Holly Bank | Essington | Stallman | 12971 |
| COOPER | James (injured) | 1917 | 53 | Ellesmere | Little Hulton | Sawyer | 12972 |
| COOPER | James Edward (injured) | 1924 | 33 | Shakerley | Tyldesley | Dataller | 12973 |
| COOPER | Jethro | 1918 | 38 | Great Harwood | Great Harwood | Coal Getter | 12974 |
| COOPER | John | 1904 | 26 | Nuneaton | Nuneaton | Stallman | 12975 |
| COOPER | John | 1905 | 52 | Hazlerigg | Hazlerigg | Shifter | 12976 |
| COOPER | John | 1906 | 45 | Leabrook | Wednesbury | Pikeman | 12977 |