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 | Peter (injured) | 1911 | Bute Merthyr | Treherbert | Rivetter | 13003 | |
| COOPER | Peter Smith Kerr | 1941 | 41 | Wellesley | Methil | Miner | 13004 |
| COOPER | Peter Thomson | 1939 | Easton | Bathgate | Miner | 13005 | |
| COOPER | R. (Injured) | 1982 | 48 | Bickershaw | Bickershaw | Stores labourer | 13006 |
| COOPER | Rees (injured) | 1942 | 41 | Aberbaiden | Kenfig Hill | Assistant Packer | 13007 |
| COOPER | Richard | 1903 | 23 | Hindley Field | Hindley | Coalcutter | 13008 |
| COOPER | Richard (injured) | 1916 | 42 | Wet Earth | Clifton | Shotlighter | 13009 |
| COOPER | Richard George | 1910 | 22 | Whitehaven, Wellington Pit | Whitehaven | Shiftsman | 13010 |
| COOPER | Robert | 1910 | 34 | Whitehaven, Wellington Pit | Whitehaven | Rope Splicer | 13011 |
| COOPER | S. | 1928 | 24 | Outwood | Outwood | Haulage Hand | 13012 |
| COOPER | Samuel | 1903 | 27 | International | Blaengarw | Collier | 13013 |
| COOPER | Samuel | 1906 | 57 | Walkmill | Moresby | Hewer | 13014 |
| COOPER | Samuel (injured) | 1932 | Sherdley | St Helens | 13015 | ||
| COOPER | Samuel (injured) | 1941 | 15 | Oldcott Quarry | Wagoner | 13016 | |
| COOPER | Sidney (injured) | 1949 | 40 | Cannop | Speech House Road | Collier | 13017 |
| COOPER | Stephen | 1907 | 26 | Aldridge | Aldridge | Loader | 13018 |
| COOPER | Stephen (injured) | 1933 | 50 | Victoria (g) | Biddulph | Collier | 13019 |
| COOPER | T. | 1900 | 51 | Laisterdyke Quarry | Bradford | Quarryman | 13020 |
| COOPER | T. (injured) | 1957 | 53 | Llanbradach | Llanbradach | Rope Attendant | 13021 |
| COOPER | Thomas | 1903 | 35 | Battery Quarry | North Queensferry | Quarryman | 13022 |
| COOPER | Thomas | 1906 | 48 | Haunchwood | Whittleford | Loader | 13023 |
| COOPER | Thomas | 1909 | 28 | Merthyr Vale, No.1 | Merthyr Vale | Labourer | 13024 |
| COOPER | Thomas | 1939 | 51 | Warsop Main | Shirebrook | 13025 | |
| COOPER | Thomas (injured) | 1917 | 15 | Cleworth Hall | Tyldesley | Lasher-On | 13026 |
| COOPER | Thomas (injured) | 1920 | 37 | Mosley Common | Ellenbrook | Fitter | 13027 |