William Colliery

1944 - Yard Band seam abandoned

Agnew, Andrew, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 36, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 2 children, address: 17, Todhunters Building, Queen Street [More information ...]

Allan, Harry Trohear, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 39, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 2 children, address: 45, Hill Top road, Arrowthwaite, Kells [More information ...]

Allan, John Douglas, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 59, Contractor, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 1 child, address: 5, Buttermere Avenue, Seacliffe [More information ...]

Allan, Thomas, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 33, Stoneworker, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 2 children, address: 26, Buttermere Avenue, Seacliffe [More information ...]

Anderson, John, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 50, Pan-Puller, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 6 children, address: 28, Buttermere Avenue, Seacliffe [More information ...]

Atkinson, James, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 45, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 4 children, address: 4, Gameriggs Road, Greenbank [More information ...]

Atkinson, Richard, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 28, Pipe-Fitter, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married, address: Lady Pit Cottages, Whitehaven [More information ...]

Barbour, Sydney, 03 Jun 1941, 2:15 p.m., aged 21, Junction Hand, killed in the 1941 explosion (explosion of gas produced by chemical action between water and burning carbon) [More information ...]

Barker, Henry, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 34, Hewer, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 5 children, address: 4, Ehen Road, Cleator Moor [More information ...]

Barwise, James R., 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 49, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 2 children, address: 5, Low Harras Moor, Whitehaven [More information ...]

Baxter, Robert, 03 Jun 1941, 2:15 p.m., aged 55, Coal Filler, killed in the 1941 explosion (explosion of gas produced by chemical action between water and burning carbon) [More information ...]

Benson, Robert, 04 May 1896, aged 29, Hewer, A fall of stone took place in the goaf near where the deceased was working, knocking out several props and causing the top coal to come down on to him. His brother had a narrow escape [Inquest attended]

Bowes, James M., 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 34, Coal Cutter, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 3 children, address: 5, Garfield Place, Parton [More information ...]

Brannon, Joseph, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 45, Coal Cutter, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 3 children, address: 21, Greenbank Avenue, Greenbank [More information ...]

Brannon, Thomas, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 57, Chocker, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 4 children, address: 55, Haig Avenue, Bransty [More information ...]

Bridges, Jacob E., 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 37, Coal Cutter, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 3 children, address: 85, Grasmere Avenue, Woodhouse [More information ...]

Burney, John Peter, 03 Jun 1941, 2:15 p.m., aged 21, Haulage Hand, killed in the 1941 explosion (explosion of gas produced by chemical action between water and burning carbon) [More information ...]

Burns, Alfred, 26 Nov 1907, 1:50 p.m., aged 26, Shot firer, explosion, firedamp, ignition caused by shot firing [More information ...]

Byers, Hartley, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 35, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 4 children, address: 15, James Street, Frizington [More information ...]

Calvin, Herbert, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 40, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 3 children, address: 67, Peter Street, Whitehaven [More information ...]

Cambell, James, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 40, Machine-Man, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 1 child, address: 81, Woodhouse Road, Woodhouse [More information ...]

Carr, Harold John, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 22, Shifthand, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), single, address: 9, Jane Street, Frizington [More information ...]

Cartmell, Richard, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 25, Pan-Puller, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), single, address: 59, Valley View Road, Greenbank [More information ...]

Clark, Joseph, 18 Feb 1839, aged boy, explosion of gas [More information ...]

Clark, William, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 46, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 1 child, address: 15, The Square, Parton [More information ...]

Clifford, James, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 26, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 2 children, address: 72, Frizington Road, Frizington [More information ...]

Conkey, Robert, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 43, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 2 children, address: 29, Smithfield, Egremont [More information ...]

Crofts, William H., 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 42, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 4 children, address: 111, Queen Street, Whitehaven [More information ...]

Curwen, Jonathan, 03 Jun 1941, 2:15 p.m., aged 57, Coal Filler, killed in the 1941 explosion (explosion of gas produced by chemical action between water and burning carbon) [More information ...]

Devlin, Samuel, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 27, Shifthand, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 2 children, address: 9, Union Buildings, Low Road [More information ...]

Diamond, Joseph G., 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 33, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 4 children, address: 8, Grasmere Avenue, Woodhouse [More information ...]

Dixon, Thomas G., 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 55, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 3 children, address: 25, Yeathouse Road, Frizington [More information ...]

Doran, John, 23 Oct 1895, 1:30 p.m., 10th hour of shift, aged 66, Hewer, deceased was found dead on the engine plane; he may have been trying to get on to the set as it passed, and failing to do so, was dragged by it for some distance; the road was in good order

Doran, John Henry, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 50, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 8 children, address: 8, Low Harras Moor, Whitehaven [More information ...]

Dougherty, -, 1919, aged 44, he was buried under six tons of stone, despite the best efforts of eleven of his comrades he lost his life

Earl, -, 1899, aged 7, [Not employed], He by some means got into the engine pond at the William pit, Whitehaven, and was drowned. How he managed to climb the palings it is difficult to imagine, as they were nearly six feet high with a wire on the top [fatality reported during the year but not classified as a colliery accident]

Evans, William, 15 Jun 1902, aged 45, Drifter, a large fall had occurred in a return air way in the Main Band breaking three air pipes, and deceased with several others had got part of the fall removed and the broken pipes replaced by new ones, when a stone fell from a slip knocking deceased down with his head against a pipe ; some temporary timber had been set, and although none of this was displaced by the shots fired in breaking the stones, possibly the piece which fell may have been loosened by the vibration caused by the shots

Farrer, Wilfred, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 34, Pan-Puller, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 2 children, address: 66, Windermere Road, Woodhouse [More information ...]

Fawcett, Thomas, 01 Dec 1897, aged 19, Driver, A number of workmen were being conveyed on the underground train after work, towards the shaft, the train being in charge of a properly appointed guard. When about 200 yards from the landing station, and while the train was in motion, deceased jumped out and was knocked down by an empty train going inbye. He was entirely to blame for getting out of the train when in motion, contrary to rules [Inspection made & inquest attended]

Fisher, William, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 39, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 4 children, address: 12, Gores Buildings, Whitehaven [More information ...]

Fitzsimmons, William Vincent, 26 Nov 1907, 1:50 p.m., aged 22, Trailer, explosion, firedamp, ignition caused by shot firing [More information ...]

Fox, Joseph, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 37, Airways Man, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), single, address: 11, Woodhouse Road, Woodhouse [More information ...]

Fox, Thomas, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 24, Pan-Puller, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), single, address: 29, Bowness Road, Greenbank [More information ...]

Garner, John N., 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 37, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 2 children, address: 41, Frizington Road, Frizington [More information ...]

George, James, 03 Jun 1941, 2:15 p.m., aged 18, Haulage Hand, killed in the 1941 explosion (explosion of gas produced by chemical action between water and burning carbon) [More information ...]

Gibbons, James, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 47, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), single, address: 60, Seven Acres, Parton [More information ...]

Gibson, Henry, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 36, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 3 children, address: 17, Foundry Road, Parton [More information ...]

Glaister, Edward, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 48, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 9 children, address: 14, Windermere Road, Woodhouse [More information ...]

Glosson, Robert M., 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 39, Pan-Puller, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 5 children, address: 67, Windermere Road, Woodhouse [More information ...]

Grearson, Richard E., 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 46, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 6 children, address: 173, Main Street, Parton [More information ...]

Grearson, William F., 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 38, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 5 children, address: 96, Main Street, Parton [More information ...]

Hall, George, 24 Aug 1897, aged 53, Hewer, After working his shift, he was coming out to the shaft along the endless rope engine plane, other men being near. One man heard a shout, and, on going back, found deceased under a tub, he rang the electric signal, which was in working order, and after the set stopped deceased was got out, but could give no explanation how it happened, and shortly afterwards died. He may have been crossing over in front of the set and got caught by the rope which runs near the ground. The set runs very slowly [Inspection made & inquest attended]

Hanlon, William, 26 Nov 1907, 1:50 p.m., aged 30, Drifter, explosion, firedamp, ignition caused by shot firing [More information ...]

Harker, William Ernest, 03 Jun 1941, 2:15 p.m., aged 20, Engine Boy, killed in the 1941 explosion (explosion of gas produced by chemical action between water and burning carbon) [More information ...]

Hewer, Joseph W., 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 40, Deputy Overman, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married, address: 18A, Seven Acres, Parton [More information ...]

Hewer, Ronald W., 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 38, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 4 children, address: 110, Main Street, Parton [More information ...]

Hornsby, Richard, 18 Aug 1913, aged 66, Hewer, he and two other men were working in a loose-end lift, 5 yards wide of a "robbery" or "broken" flat, the coal being 7 feet 9 inches thick, and the loose-end coal was broken to some extent by weight breaks; he was standing working from the side of the lift getting the loose-end coal down, when a portion of the top coal 4 feet thick, 4 feet long, and 1 foot 6 inches wide, came away at a breaker unexpectedly knocking him back on to the floor; he died whilst being taken out of the mine

Hughes, Ronald, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 20, Shifthand, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), single, address: Hospital House, Bransty [More information ...]

Hutchinson, George, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 44, Face Worker, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 1 child, address: 7, James Pit, Whitehaven [More information ...]

Hutchinson, James, 05 Aug 1889, aged 60, Greaser, caught by set of tubs on the engine plane

Johnston, William, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 27, Trainee, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 2 children, address: 43, Trumpet Road, Cleator Moor [More information ...]

Johnstone, George, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 41, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 3 children, address: 38, Lakeland Avenue, Woodhouse [More information ...]

Kennedy, Joseph, 26 Nov 1907, 1:50 p.m., aged 22, Trailer, explosion, firedamp, ignition caused by shot firing [More information ...]

Kinsella, Peter, 02 Mar 1900, aged 18, Driver, The deceased was standing between the ways in a siding, and a trace horse in passing kicked him in the abdomen. [Inspection made & inquest attended]

Lambert, James W., 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 36, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 2 children, address: 1, Plumblands Lane, Whitehaven [More information ...]

Lancaster, Thomas, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 27, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), single, address: 33, Basket Road, Arrowthwaite, Kells [More information ...]

Lee, William H., 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 27, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married, address: 29, Aldby Street, Cleator Moor [More information ...]

Leeson, James, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 48, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), single, address: 10, Dyke Street, Frizington [More information ...]

Lyons, Dennis, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 31, Pan-Puller, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), single, address: 4, Lakeland Avenue, Seacliffe [More information ...]

Maddison, John H., 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 22, Hewer, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 2 children, address: 72, Fell View Avenue, Woodhouse [More information ...]

Marshall, Joseph B., 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 47, Shifthand, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), Widower, 2 children, address: 70, George Street, Whitehaven [More information ...]

Martin, Charles James, 03 Jun 1941, 2:15 p.m., aged 41, Deputy, killed in the 1941 explosion (explosion of gas produced by chemical action between water and burning carbon) [More information ...]

Martin, William, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 32, Coal Cutter, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 2 children, address: 3, Wellington Row, Whitehaven [More information ...]

McAllister, Edward, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 24, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 2 children, address: Sun Inn, Parton [More information ...]

McAllister, Isaac, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 55, Shifthand, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 8 children, address: 15, Benticks Row, Back Ginns [More information ...]

McCreavy, Robert, 03 Jun 1941, 2:15 p.m., aged 20, Junction Hand, killed in the 1941 explosion (explosion of gas produced by chemical action between water and burning carbon) [More information ...]

McKay, John, 16 Dec 1914, aged 58, Coke Drawer, deceased was carrying a heavy coke rake when he overbalanced and fell from a bench carrying the rake within him, the head of which fell on to his face and killed him

McKitten, James, 05 Oct 1848, killed by a fall of stone

McMullen, James, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 27, Deputy, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 2 children, address: 16A, Sandhills Lane, Whitehaven [More information ...]

McMullen, William, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 22, Hewer, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 1 child, address: 20A, Roper Street, Whitehaven [More information ...]

McSherry, Vincent, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 37, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 2 children, address: 2, Crumnock Avenue, Woodhouse [More information ...]

Milburn, John, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 40, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 3 children, address: 94, Grasmere Avenue, Woodhouse [More information ...]

Moore, Cornelius, 03 Jun 1941, 2:15 p.m., aged 40, Coal Filler, killed in the 1941 explosion (explosion of gas produced by chemical action between water and burning carbon) [More information ...]

Moore, James, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 62, Shifthand, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married, address: 96B, George Street, Whitehaven [More information ...]

Moore, John E., 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 37, Pan-Puller, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 3 children, address: 3, John Square, Peter Street [More information ...]

Moore, Joseph, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 39, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 3 children, address: 64, Seven Acres, Parton [More information ...]

Mossop, William, 30 Jun 1899, aged 48, Hewer, Deceased and his brother were driving a skirting along the side of an old pillar of coal, when a large piece fell from the side near the roof, inflicting injuries from which he died in a few hours. The jury, when giving their verdict, added a rider to the effect that the men should be better looked after [Inspection made & inquest attended]

Mowat, John R., 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 26, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 1 child, address: 3, Lowther Street, Whitehaven [More information ...]

Murdock, Francis, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 38, Shifthand, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 3 children, address: 11, Todhunters Buildings, Queen St [More information ...]

Murray, James, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 35, Pan-Puller, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 4 children, address: 22, Crumnock Avenue, Woodhouse [More information ...]

Murray, Patrick, 17 Aug 1900, aged 14, Lamp Carrier, The deceased and another boy were attaching the rope to the empty set at the bottom of a short self-acting incline, when they were caught by tubs which had run over the bankhead. There was no proper chock provided at the top, only a temporary arrangement being in use. [Inspection made & inquest attended]

Murray, William, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 39, Pan-Puller, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 3 children, address: 4, Ladypit Terrace, Sunny Hill [More information ...]

Murtagh, Lawrence H.P., 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 41, Deputy, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 3 children, address: 73, Buttermere Avenue, Seacliffe [More information ...]

Murtagh, Patrick, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 28, Pan-Puller, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 2 children, address: Old Woodhouse, Whitehaven [More information ...]

Musson, Richard, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 36, Trainee, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), single, address: Brisco Crescent, Parton [More information ...]

Musson, William R., 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 22, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married, address: The Rose & Thistle, West Strand [More information ...]

Nelson, Thomas A., 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 36, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 3 children, address: Summergrove Cottages, Hensingham [More information ...]

Nicholson, William, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 33, Deputy, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 1 child, address: 1, Temple Terrace, Catherine Street [More information ...]

Norman, Joseph, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 41, Borer, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 3 children, address: 1, The Close, Bransty [More information ...]

O'Fee, Sydney, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 34, Hewer, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 3 children, address: 68, Windermere Road, Woodhouse [More information ...]

O'Pray, James, 03 Jun 1941, 2:15 p.m., aged 38, Spill Hole Cleaner, killed in the 1941 explosion (explosion of gas produced by chemical action between water and burning carbon) [More information ...]

Paragreen, John A., 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 30, Engine Fitter, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married, address: 9, Bransty Row, Bransty [More information ...]

Perry, William, 03 Jun 1941, 2:15 p.m., aged 50, Junction Hand, killed in the 1941 explosion (explosion of gas produced by chemical action between water and burning carbon) [More information ...]

Pickering, William L., 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 24, Pan-Puller, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 1 child, address: 28, Haig Avenue, Bransty [More information ...]

Pilkington, John, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 32, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 4 children, address: 5, Longmires Court, Queen Street [More information ...]

Pilkington, Thomas, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 27, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), single, address: 60, Windermere Road, Woodhouse [More information ...]

Pilkington, William, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 66, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 5 children, address: 60, Windermere Road, Woodhouse [More information ...]

Pilkington, William, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 51, Face Worker, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married, address: 21, Woodhouse Road, Greenbank [More information ...]

Porthouse, George, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 58, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married, address: 16, North Road, Bransty [More information ...]

Quirk, John, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 38, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 1 child, address: 23, Victoria Road, Whitehaven [More information ...]

Raby, Adam, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 25, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married, address: 45, Fleswick Avenue, Woodhouse [More information ...]

Ray, Edward Reuben, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 32, Shifthand, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 1 child, address: 1, Front Row, North Side, Workington [More information ...]

Renwick, John J., 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 39, Coal Cutter, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 2 children, address: 12, Gameriggs Road, Greenbank [More information ...]

Richardson, Thomas, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 42, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married, address: 150, Queen Street Whitehaven [More information ...]

Rigg, James, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 28, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 1 child, address: 12, Malborough Street, Whitehaven [More information ...]

Robbs, John, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 56, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 9 children, address: 6, Brayton Road, Bransty [More information ...]

Roney, Francis, 16 Jul 1885, aged 16, Driver, injury to forehead; supposed either to have come in contact with the roof or from sudden stoppage of tubs, in one of which he was riding, to have been dashed against tub top

Rowe, Jason, 26 Nov 1907, 1:50 p.m., aged 24, Trailer, explosion, firedamp, ignition caused by shot firing [More information ...]

Saulters, Albert E., 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 40, Hewer, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 1 child, address: 12, Meadow View, Castle Cft, Egremont [More information ...]

Savage, John, 1896, aged 35, Collier, died in his working place from heart disease [fatality reported during the year but not classified as a colliery accident]

Seward, Leonard, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 36, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 2 children, address: 7, Pasture Road, Rowrah [More information ...]

Shackley, Thomas J., 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 40, Pan-Puller, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), single, address: 75, Low Church Street, Whitehaven [More information ...]

Shaw, Mark J., 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 45, Shifthand, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 7 children, address: 30, North Road, Bransty [More information ...]

Shepherd, James, 03 Feb 1901, (accident: Dec 1900), aged 70, Joiner, died from gangrene; it was alleged that he had received injury to his leg by a plank falling upon it, no evidence was brought to substantiate this assertion, or how he received any injury

Shilton, Henry, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 44, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married, address: 23, Main Street, Parton [More information ...]

Smith, Harold, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 41, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married, address: 31, Solway Road, Moresby Parks [More information ...]

Smith, Thomas B., 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 62, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 3 children, address: 2, Torentines Buildings, Tangier St [More information ...]

Smith, Thomas T., 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 36, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 3 children, address: 7, South Row, Kells [More information ...]

Storey, Alfred, 05 Nov 1900, aged 46, Hewer, complained of feeling unwell when at work; at the end of his shift it was necessary to convey him outbye in a tub, and he expired on the road; the doctor had been attending him some time for heart disease, which was the cause of his death

Turner, Thomas, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 46, Shifthand, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 1 child, address: 17, George Street, Whitehaven [More information ...]

Tweddle, Albert, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 41, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married, address: 6, Fleswick Avenue, Woodhouse [More information ...]

Walby, William A., 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 46, Shifthand, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married, address: The Lodge, Ewanrigg Hall, Maryport [More information ...]

Walker, Ralph, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 34, Shifthand, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 2 children, address: 15, Valley View Road, Greenbank [More information ...]

Wells, James, 03 Jun 1941, 2:15 p.m., aged 27, Haulage Hand, killed in the 1941 explosion (explosion of gas produced by chemical action between water and burning carbon) [More information ...]

Whinneray, William, 18 Jun 1900, aged 26, Stoneman, He was engaged with others in ridding a fall on a new haulage road, when a stone suddenly fell away at a slip and caught him. [Inspection made & inquest attended]

Whitehead, Thomas, 08 Jan 1897, aged 44, Hewer, He was working with his marrow at the bottom coal, a short distance from the face, the deputy being present making his examination. Suddenly the top coal, which had been left as a support to the roof, fell from "slips," which could not be seen before, and killed him, the deputy and the marrow escaping unhurt [Inspection made] [More information ...]

Williamson, Francis, 08 May 1913, (accident: 03 May 1913), aged 26, Fireman, whilst engaged shunting empty wagons, deceased was crushed between the wagons and the engine; he attempted to kick the points over instead of using the hand lever; he died five days later

Williamson, William, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 27, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 1 child, address: 14, Hilton Terrace, Whitehaven [More information ...]

Wilson, George H., 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 29, Shifthand, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 1 child, address: Douglas Burn, Market Place [More information ...]

Wilson, Joseph, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 37, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 2 children, address: 72, Valley View Road, Greenbank [More information ...]

Wilson, Matthew, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 45, Deputy, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), single, address: 27, South Row, Kells [More information ...]

Woodend, Thomas, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 64, Shifthand, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married, address: 11, South View Road, Bransty [More information ...]

Woran, William, 22 May 1900, aged 22, Shifter, He was engaged in cleaning out an old water level, when some side coal fell on to him. Deceased and the chargeman had both examined the place. and considered it safe. [Inspection made & inquest attended]

Wylie, Walter, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 36, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 2 children, address: 36, Fell View Avenue, Woodhouse [More information ...]

Young, John, 04 Dec 1902, aged 29, Shunter, while uncoupling some waggons which were being shunted, he is supposed to have slipped his foot and got it fast between the rail and check rail, and the waggons passed over his leg