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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COGGINS | Patrick (injured) | 1926 | Sherdley | St Helens | 11975 | ||
| COGGINS | Patrick (injured) | 1926 | Sherdley | St Helens | 11976 | ||
| COGBILL | Arthur (injured) | 1933 | 27 | Werntarw | Pencoed | Repairer | 11974 |
| COGAN | James | 1903 | 27 | Washington | Washington | Hewer | 11972 |
| COGAN | Michael (injured) | 1925 | Collins Green | Newton le Willows | 11973 | ||
| COFIELD | Benjamin | 1908 | 27 | St John's (a) | Normanton | Collier | 11971 |
| COFFRY | James (injured) | 1957 | 43 | Astley Green | Tyldesley | Ripper | 11970 |
| COFFIN | Bertie | 1908 | 15 | Holly Bank | Essington | Rope runner | 11969 |
| COFFEY | Ambrose | 1910 | 24 | Bank, No.3 (Pretoria) Pit | Westhoughton | Collier | 11959 |
| COFFEY | Daniel (Injured) | 1927 | Windyedge Pit | Kilmarnock | Miner | 11960 | |
| COFFEY | David (injured) | 1918 | 50 | Bamfurlong | Bamfurlong | Dataller | 11961 |
| COFFEY | Frederick | 1910 | 30 | Bank, No.3 (Pretoria) Pit | Westhoughton | Collier | 11962 |
| COFFEY | J. (injured) | 1927 | Sherdley | St Helens | 11963 | ||
| COFFEY | John Lawrence | 1910 | 28 | Bank, No.3 (Pretoria) Pit | Westhoughton | Collier | 11964 |
| COFFEY | Peter (injured) | 1927 | Lea Green | St Helens | 11965 | ||
| COFFEY | Robert | 1966 | 14 | Aberfan | Merthyr Tydfil | 11966 | |
| COFFEY | Robert (injured) | 1940 | 18 | Newtown | Clifton | Haulage Hand | 11967 |
| COFFEY | William | 1925 | Carfin | Carfin | 11968 | ||
| COFFERY | Michael | 1915 | 29 | Garswood Hall | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Contractor's Man | 11958 |
| COFFER | Harold (injured) | 1914 | 15 | Town Bent | Oswaldtwistle | Drawer | 11957 |
| COEN | J. (injured) | 1951 | 30 | Thorny Bank | Hapton | Tunneller | 11956 |
| COE | J. | 1900 | 45 | North Staveley | Aston | Collier | 11949 |
| COE | John Thomas | 1901 | 16 | Whitburn | Whitburn | Clip boy | 11950 |
| COE | Lawrence | 1959 | 38 | Walton | Walton | Overman | 11951 |
| COE | W.R. | 1954 | 28 | Mossfield | Longton | 11952 |