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 | John | 1907 | 59 | Annesley | Annesley | Dataller | 12978 |
| COOPER | John | 1909 | 43 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | Painter | 12979 |
| COOPER | John | 1912 | 20 | Groesfaen | Deri | Collier | 12980 |
| COOPER | John | 1921 | 25 | Wellesley | Methil | Machineman | 12981 |
| COOPER | John | 1947 | 37 | Calder | Altham | Undermanager | 12982 |
| COOPER | John (injured) | 1918 | 14 | Denton | Denton | Jigger | 12983 |
| COOPER | John (injured) | 1937 | 50 | Whitfield | Norton in the Moors | Fireman | 12984 |
| COOPER | John Thomas | 1917 | 29 | Pendlebury | Pendlebury | Collier | 12985 |
| COOPER | Joseph | 1906 | 28 | Ferndale, No.7 | Tylorstown | Haulier | 12986 |
| COOPER | Joseph (injured) | 1936 | 23 | Bersham | Rhostyllen | Wire Signalman | 12987 |
| COOPER | Joseph (injured) | 1950 | 50 | Bradford | Bradford | Collier | 12988 |
| COOPER | Joseph (injured) | 1955 | 54 | Bradford | Bradford | Collier | 12989 |
| COOPER | Joseph James | 1914 | 23 | Coneygre, No.25 | Tipton | Dataller | 12990 |
| COOPER | Joseph James | 1914 | 23 | Shelton, Deep Pit | Hanley | Dataller | 12991 |
| COOPER | Leonard | 1929 | 40 | Mosley Common | Ellenbrook | Haulage Hand | 12992 |
| COOPER | Leonard (injured) | 1927 | 30 | Brynwyth Drift | Heol-y-Cyw | Rider | 12993 |
| COOPER | Leslie (injured) | 1930 | 18 | Llanhilleth | Llanhilleth | Collier’s Helper | 12994 |
| COOPER | Louis | 1904 | 27 | Carlton Main | Carlton | Sinker | 12995 |
| COOPER | Mark (injured) | 1916 | 15 | Sherdley | St Helens | Haulage Hand | 12996 |
| COOPER | Mark (injured) | 1927 | Sherdley | St Helens | 12997 | ||
| COOPER | Moses | 1904 | 11 | Wheal Harmony | Redruth | Gypsy boy | 12998 |
| COOPER | P.S. (injured) | 1939 | 50 | Walkden | Walkden | Packer | 12999 |
| COOPER | Paul (Injured) | 1978 | 19 | Florence | Longton | Materials man | 13000 |
| COOPER | Percival Edmond | 1954 | 57 | Eastern United | Ruspidge | 13001 | |
| COOPER | Percy | 1913 | 30 | Gedling | Gedling | Dataller | 13002 |