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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COOMBER | Thomas | 1905 | 19 | Wouldham Hall Quarry | Burham | Pointsman | 12852 |
| COOMBE | Arthur | 1907 | 25 | Condurrow | Camborne | Mason | 12848 |
| COOMBE | Robert | 1901 | 16 | Hebburn | Hebburn | Driver | 12849 |
| COOMBE | Simon | 1911 | 18 | Wheal Kitty | St Agnes | Trammer | 12850 |
| COOLEY | Joseph | 1910 | 17 | Cossall | Cossall | Horse Driver | 12846 |
| COOLEY | Ralph | 1938 | Hazlerigg | Hazlerigg | 12847 | ||
| COOKSON | Joseph William | 1915 | 60 | Nostell | Nostell | 12844 | |
| COOKSON | Robert | 1921 | 19 | Ashington | Ashington | Putter | 12845 |
| COOKSLEY | Herbert Henry | 1920 | 36 | Unknown | Coal Miner | 12842 | |
| COOKSLEY | Sidney J. (injured) | 1944 | 59 | Gelli | Ystrad | Collier | 12843 |
| COOKSEY | Edward (injured) | 1930 | 28 | Celynen, South, No.1 | Abercarn | Collier | 12841 |
| COOKS | F.G. (injured) | 1946 | 25 | Buckton Quarry | Mossley | Rock Getter | 12839 |
| COOKS | J. (injured) | 1951 | 54 | Six Bells | Six Bells | Collier | 12840 |
| COOKES | A. | 1901 | 18 | Hemsworth | Fitzwilliam | Driver | 12838 |
| COOKE | Arthur (injured) | 1929 | 13 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | Haulage Hand | 12800 |
| COOKE | David (injured) | 1912 | 32 | Carreg-y-llam Quarry | Llithfaen | Miner | 12801 |
| COOKE | Edgar | 1915 | 17 | Cortonwood | Brampton | 12802 | |
| COOKE | Fred (injured) | 1925 | 35 | Denton | Denton | Collier | 12803 |
| COOKE | George | 1905 | 29 | Pinxton, No.2 | Pinxton | Dataller | 12804 |
| COOKE | George | 1932 | 60 | Horden | Horden | Chargeman | 12805 |
| COOKE | George | 1935 | 22 | Shelton, Deep Pit | Hanley | Haulage Attendant | 12806 |
| COOKE | George W. | 1913 | 26 | Car House | Rotherham | Miner | 12807 |
| COOKE | Herbert (injured) | 1926 | 18 | Bold | Earlstown | Daywageman | 12808 |
| COOKE | Jasper | 1908 | 41 | Sherwood | Mansfield | Dayman | 12809 |
| COOKE | Jesse (injured) | 1926 | 46 | Mountain (b) | Gorseinon | Banksman | 12810 |