Hapton Valley Colliery

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Aspden, William, 24 Aug 1872, aged 40, Coal Miner, Roof falling as he was removing his props

Austin, T., 14 Apr 1855, aged 15, Explosion of firedamp in Whins Pit, died from burns and bruises

Barlow, Zebulon Christopher, 18 Jan 1912, aged 50, Labourer, Crushed by tub against bridge over tramway, putting salt on rails, riding in tub, snow storm blowing in his face prevented him seeing the bridge

Bartlett, George, 17 May 1901, aged 3, [Not employed], On May 17th, George Bartlett, three years of age, strayed on to the endless chain tramway from Hapton Valley Colliery ; was fatally crushed by the tubs [fatality reported during the year but not classified as a reportable accident]

Bray, Joseph, 18 Feb 1910, aged 35, Ripper, In working place while repairing, from taking out too many props to make room to work (Mountain seam)

Brown, Christopher William, 22 Mar 1962, aged 55, Driller, Explosion, firedamp propagated by coal dust, ignition probably caused by either shot firing or frictional heat [More information ...]

Bullen, Samson Henry, 22 Mar 1962, aged 44, Deputy, Explosion, firedamp propagated by coal dust, ignition probably caused by either shot firing or frictional heat [More information ...]

Butler, James, 31 Oct 1877, aged 25, Coal miner, Roof falling

Casey, Edward, 29 Dec 1882, aged 19, Waggoner, Caught between his own and another boys tub at a junction

Crossley, John, 14 Apr 1859, (accident: 29 Mar 1859), aged 30, Banksman, Exploison of firedamp in the pumping pit shaft, died 14th April. The bottom seam was not at work, and it appeared that by shutting an air-door, he dislodged some firedamp

Cummings, James, 22 Mar 1962, aged 19, Supplies Man, Explosion, firedamp propagated by coal dust, ignition probably caused by either shot firing or frictional heat [More information ...]

Dunston, Robert, 22 Mar 1962, aged 26, Ripper, Explosion, firedamp propagated by coal dust, ignition probably caused by either shot firing or frictional heat [More information ...]

Faulkes, Stanley, 22 Mar 1962, aged 41, Filler, Explosion, firedamp propagated by coal dust, ignition probably caused by either shot firing or frictional heat [More information ...]

Granger, James, 20 Nov 1868, (accident: 09 Nov 1868), aged 12, Waggoner, Caught by a waggon in the drawing road. Died 20th

Groves, Charles, 18 Jan 1867, aged 12, Boy, Crushed against a bridge whilst riding on a waggon of the surface endless chain road between Hapton Valley and Bareclay Hills

Halstead, John William, 22 Mar 1962, aged 53, Deputy Shotfirer, Explosion, firedamp propagated by coal dust, ignition probably caused by either shot firing or frictional heat [More information ...]

Hartley, George, 22 Mar 1962, aged 32, Mechanic, Explosion, firedamp propagated by coal dust, ignition probably caused by either shot firing or frictional heat [More information ...]

Hartley, J., 15 Oct 1856, Crushed by an engine

Hirst, Benjamin, 16 Oct 1916, Employed for 17 years, and who lived at Paradise Street in Burnley was building a pack, when a large stone fell from the roof killing him instantly

Howarth, Raymond Ernest, 22 Mar 1962, aged 20, Electrician, Explosion, firedamp propagated by coal dust, ignition probably caused by either shot firing or frictional heat [More information ...]

Hurst, Benjamin, 17 Oct 1916, aged 39, Ripper, Stone fell breaking his spine

Isherwood, Thomas, 22 Mar 1962, aged 49, Face Scraper Operator, Explosion, firedamp propagated by coal dust, ignition probably caused by either shot firing or frictional heat [More information ...]

Mathers, George, 05 Jan 1892, 10.15 a.m., 5th hour of shift, aged 30, Pitman, He got into a tub, suspended over the shaft by a rope attached to a hand crab, contrary to the instructions of the manager. The crab gearing was being altered at the time, and when it was thrown out of gear the tub and deceased fell to the bottom of the shaft, a distance of 90 yards

McGoogan, Donald Stewart, 22 Mar 1962, aged 28, Mechanic, Explosion, firedamp propagated by coal dust, ignition probably caused by either shot firing or frictional heat [More information ...]

McIntire, James, 09 Jun 1874, aged 18, Wagoner, Crushed by tub which a collier on his foot slipping let go on a slope

Nutall, John, 24 Mar 1911, aged 39, Dataller, Fall of roof. In working place whilst drawing back props using hammer. Gablock and chain provided, but owing to the close propping not used. Fall 5 feet thick, 9 feet wide by 8 feet long. Had only taken out one prop, was striking at the second. Several props were under the fall (Mountain seam)

Phillips, Edward, 07 Sep 1916, aged 25, Dataller, Injuries to the head by fall of roof

Pickles, Garry, 22 Mar 1962, aged 22, Electrician, Explosion, firedamp propagated by coal dust, ignition probably caused by either shot firing or frictional heat [More information ...]

Robinson, John, 22 Mar 1962, aged 24, Filler, Explosion, firedamp propagated by coal dust, ignition probably caused by either shot firing or frictional heat [More information ...]

Rushton, Donald, 22 Mar 1962, aged 33, Ripper, Explosion, firedamp propagated by coal dust, ignition probably caused by either shot firing or frictional heat [More information ...]

Sagar, Robert, 23 Apr 1885, aged 27, Miner, He was taken ill in the mine and was brought home where he shortly died from natural causes. He does not appear to have strained or over exerted himself at his work in any way. (Not comprised)

Shuttleworth, Robert, 22 Mar 1962, aged 33, Filler, Explosion, firedamp propagated by coal dust, ignition probably caused by either shot firing or frictional heat [More information ...]

Sutcliffe, R., 12 Feb 1861, (accident: 01 Feb 1861), aged 35, Collier, Fall of roof ; died on the 12th

Taylor, Ronnie Anthony, 22 Mar 1962, aged 16, Supplies Man, Explosion, firedamp propagated by coal dust, ignition probably caused by either shot firing or frictional heat [More information ...]

Walsh, Benjamin, 22 Mar 1962, aged 25, Filler, Explosion, firedamp propagated by coal dust, ignition probably caused by either shot firing or frictional heat [More information ...]

Wood, W. H., 29 Sep 1877, aged 23, Drawn amongst machinery by his waistcoat catching as he was oiling