St. Helen's Colliery

1934, 30 Jun - White Metal, Ten Quarters, Little Main, Lickbank seams abandoned

1944 - Ten Quarters seam abandoned

Allison, Walter, 10 Oct 1946, aged 66, killed by a fall of stone

Atkinson, Joseph, 07 Jan 1904, aged 55, Deputy, explosion [More information ...]

Ballantine, John, 19 Apr 1888, 8:00 p.m., aged 54, Lampman, killed in the 1888 explosion (ignition probably caused by shot firing), brought out alive on 19th April, died at the pit [More information ...]

Banton, Thomas, 19 Jul 1922

Banton, William, 19 Apr 1888, 8:00 p.m., aged 37, Hewer, killed in the 1888 explosion (ignition probably caused by shot firing), brought out dead on 1st August [More information ...]

Beattie, Wiggan, 19 Apr 1888, 8:00 p.m., aged 24, Shifter, killed in the 1888 explosion (ignition probably caused by shot firing), brought out dead on 19th April [More information ...]

Bird, William, 30 Apr 1900, aged 29, Joiner, He attempted to put a belt on to a pulley running at 200 revolutions per minute. This foolhardy act speaks for itself. [Inspection made & inquest attended], Buried: Egremont Cemetery

Clark, Joseph Henry, 05 Sep 1914, aged 18, Pony Driver, deceased was bringing out a full tub when it got off the way; whilst some workmen assisted to put the tub back on to the rails, deceased took hold of the pony's head to prevent it from moving; after the tub had been placed upon the rails, deceased stood to one side to allow the pony to pass him, but owing to insufficient width between the tub and the side he was fatally crushed

Collins, Eli, 17 Apr 1926, aged 63, Labourer, fell down the shaft, inquest verdict was suicide, address: 57, Siddick

Daglish, John, 05 Nov 1894, aged 20, Stoneman, The evidence given at the inquest showed that the deceased strained himself when lifting a stone, and that his death was due to this cause [Inquiries made]

Danson, Joseph Gordon, 14 Jul 1937, aged 19, Apprentice Electrician, fell 400 feet down the shaft, Buried: Salterback Cemetery

Davidson, George (jnr), 27 Nov 1922, 12:00 p.m., aged 20, Hewer, killed in the 1922 explosion (explosion of firedamp propagated by coal dust, caused by opening of flame safety lamp), shock from extensive burns, address: 102 Main Street, Ellenborough, Maryport [More information ...]

Davidson, George (snr.), 27 Nov 1922, 12:00 p.m., aged 48, Hewer, killed in the 1922 explosion (explosion of firedamp propagated by coal dust, caused by opening of flame safety lamp), shock, burns and carbon monoxide poisoning, address: 102 Main Street, Ellenborough, Maryport [More information ...]

Davidson, John, 19 Apr 1888, 8:00 p.m., aged 53, Under Manager, killed in the 1888 explosion (ignition probably caused by shot firing), brought out dead on 31st July [More information ...]

Davidson, John, 27 Nov 1922, 12:00 p.m., aged 14, Pony Driver, killed in the 1922 explosion (explosion of firedamp propagated by coal dust, caused by opening of flame safety lamp), shock, burns and carbon monoxide poisoning, address: 19 Old Row, Netherton, Maryport [More information ...]

Davies, Edward, 18 Jul 1888, aged 35, Engineer, fell into sump from shaft bottom ; said to have been subject to fainting fits from sunstroke

Dixon, William, 19 Apr 1888, 8:00 p.m., aged 23, Shiftman, killed in the 1888 explosion (ignition probably caused by shot firing), brought out dead on 30th July [More information ...]

Doran, Daniel, 25 Aug 1894, 4:00 p.m., 10th hour of shift, aged 60, Waggonman, While breaking a waggon of small coal down the screen siding, his arm being around the buffer, another waggon had, unobserved by him, followed and jammed the upper portion of his arm, causing injuries which resulted in his death [Inspection made & inquest attended]

Fearon, James, 18 Apr 1924, 1.0 p.m., 7th hour of shift, aged 53, Shiftman, Deceased was walking outbye at the end of his shift along an endless rope haulage road, and whilst attempting to pass between a full and an empty set as they approached each other, was caught and crushed between the first tubs of each set. The haulage speed was 1¼ miles per hour

Featherstone, Twentyman Graham, 27 Nov 1922, 12:00 p.m., aged 24, Hewer, killed in the 1922 explosion (explosion of firedamp propagated by coal dust, caused by opening of flame safety lamp), shock, burns and carbon monoxide poisoning, address: Skiddaw View, Dearham [More information ...]

Findlay, William, 07 Oct 1892, 5:00 a.m., 7th hour of shift, aged 20, Hewer, A fall of roof close up to the face from between two "slips." Two props were under the stone, hut they were too near the edge to support it [Inspection made & inquest attended]

Gaskin, Isaac, 19 Apr 1888, 8:00 p.m., aged 42, Shiftman, killed in the 1888 explosion (ignition probably caused by shot firing), brought out dead 22nd July [More information ...]

Gibson, Albert Victor, 07 Jul 1923, (accident: 05 Jul 1923), aged 15, Pony Driver, struck by tubs

Gill, John, 04 Jun 1920, aged 33

Gorley, James, 15 May 1906, aged 50, Hewer, Deceased, when he had finished his shift at 1.30 p.m., reported to the deputy that he felt unwell. He rested in the Colliery office, and had some brandy, and then left for home but collapsed before he arrived there, and on being taken home died suddenly about 9.30 p.m. He was somewhat addicted to liquor, and had been warned by the doctor against it as he had a weak heart. No inquest was held.

Gowan, William, 19 Apr 1888, 8:00 p.m., aged 28, Whipper-in, killed in the 1888 explosion (ignition probably caused by shot firing), brought out alive on 19th April, died at the pit [More information ...]

Graham, John, 27 Dec 1922, aged 26, Miner, killed in the Ten Quarter Seam by a fall of roof, address: Public Hall Cottage

Green, John, 16 Feb 1932, aged 37, Hewer, killed by a fall of stone; address: Pack Horse Cottage, Seaton

Greenhow, William, 28 Feb 1886, aged 38, Hewer, killed by a fall of roof

Halstead, William, 19 Apr 1888, 8:00 p.m., aged 45, Shiftman, killed in the 1888 explosion (ignition probably caused by shot firing), brought out dead on 2nd August, Buried: St. Nicholas's Churchyard, Flimby on 11 Aug 1888 [More information ...]

Hannah, Thomas, 19 Apr 1888, 8:00 p.m., aged 25, Shiftman, killed in the 1888 explosion (ignition probably caused by shot firing), brought out dead 21st July [More information ...]

Hodgson, James, 28 May 1907, aged 17, Labourer, Deceased had been employed about the screens at No. 3 pit for a few days. Near the end of his shift had climbed into the first of four empty trucks standing under the screens, it was said to escape having more work allotted to him by the foreman ; he was warned by a fellow workman not to do so but persisted. Another truck was being lowered and it bumped into the standing trucks causing them all to move forward two or three feet. Just then deceased was climbing out of the truck and he was caught between it and a horizontal beam supporting the screening floor, there being only 6½ inches clearance. He was released in 5 minutes but was dead.

Hodgson, John, 14 Jul 1906, aged 28, Hewer [More information ...]

Hodgson, Robert, 19 Apr 1888, 8:00 p.m., aged 39, Hewer, killed in the 1888 explosion (ignition probably caused by shot firing), brought out alive on 19th April; died 20th April in Infirmary [More information ...]

Hogg, James, 19 Apr 1888, 8:00 p.m., aged 31, Hewer, killed in the 1888 explosion (ignition probably caused by shot firing), recovered by diver on 15th May [More information ...]

Holiday, William, 14 May 1912, aged 43, Shaftman and Joiner, whilst doing some repairs to a cage at the top of the shaft he was caught by the spears of the pump, which had just commenced to work, as he tried to pass between cage and spears

Holliday, Thomas, 25 Jul 1897, (accident: 22 Jul 1897), aged 50, Hewer, Fall of roof. Three examinations had been made during the shift prior to the accident, but neither the deceased nor the officials appear to have apprehended danger. The stone, what is called a "kettle-drum," seems to have fallen suddenly, giving no warning. Died July 25th [Inspection made & inquest attended]

Hoodless, William, 07 Jan 1904, aged 50, Deputy, explosion [More information ...]

Hooper, George, 29 Dec 1923, aged 32, Miner, killed in the Lickbank Seam by a fall of stone and "rattler", the fall came away without warning and crushed Hooper, whose neck was broken, married man, the father of three children, address: 13, Bank Lane, Nelson Street, Maryport

Iredale, Joseph, 19 Apr 1888, 8:00 p.m., aged 44, Shiftman, killed in the 1888 explosion (ignition probably caused by shot firing), brought out alive on 19th April; died at the pit [More information ...]

Jackson, Richard, 19 Apr 1888, 8:00 p.m., aged 27, Shiftman, killed in the 1888 explosion (ignition probably caused by shot firing), brought out dead on 19th April [More information ...]

James, Thomas, 12 Oct 1930, aged 63, collapsed and died in the pit

Johnson, John, 19 Apr 1888, 8:00 p.m., aged 26, Shiftman, killed in the 1888 explosion (ignition probably caused by shot firing), brought out dead on 29th July [More information ...]

Johnstone, James, 27 Nov 1922, 12:00 p.m., aged 34, Deputy, killed in the 1922 explosion (explosion of firedamp propagated by coal dust, caused by opening of flame safety lamp), shock, burns and carbon monoxide poisoning, address: 14 Siddick, Workington [More information ...]

Kent, Thomas, 02 Nov 1878, aged 36, Hewer, killed by a fall of stone

Lancaster, Joseph, 15 Sep 1905, aged 23, Fitter [More information ...]

Lancaster, William, 29 Apr 1907, (accident: 29 Jan 1907), aged 30, Hewer, killed by a fall of roof [More information ...]

Laybourn, Launcelot, 19 Apr 1888, 8:00 p.m., aged 48, Shiftman, killed in the 1888 explosion (ignition probably caused by shot firing), brought out dead on 1st August [More information ...]

Laybourn, Robert, 19 Apr 1888, 8:00 p.m., aged 22, Shiftman, killed in the 1888 explosion (ignition probably caused by shot firing), brought out dead on 19th April [More information ...]

Logan, Marriott, 02 Feb 1924, (accident: 30 Jan 1924, 8.30 a.m., 3rd hour of shift), aged 30, Hewer, whilst deceased was barring off a piece of coal at the face, the coal unexpectedly fell towards him and knocked the end of the bar against his stomach, causing injuries from which he died three days later

Marrs, Thomas, 19 Apr 1888, 8:00 p.m., aged 32, Shiftman, killed in the 1888 explosion (ignition probably caused by shot firing), recovered by diver on 15th May [More information ...]

Marsh, William, 15 Jan 1886, aged 20, Waggonman, crushed by empty waggons

Martin, John, 04 Mar 1878

Martin, John, 19 Apr 1888, 8:00 p.m., aged 58, Shiftman, killed in the 1888 explosion (ignition probably caused by shot firing), brought out dead on 19th April [More information ...]

Mason, Thomas, 24 Sep 1964, aged 39, fell 200ft. Down the shaft into 20 ft. of water

McCallum, Robinson, 06 Jan 1906, (accident: 22 Dec 1902), aged 24, Hewer, He was hewing at the face of a longwall gateway in Ten Quarters band 8 feet thick, when a stone 5½ feet by 3 feet by 16 inches fell from slips and a glassy uneven parting between the props and the coal face. The place was closely timbered as the roof was known to be bad and there were loose props lying near. His spine was injured and he never was able to work again. No inquest was held.

McCallum, William, 20 Jun 1905, aged 68, Shiftman, Deceased travelled inbye as usual to his tool box, where he was found kneeling before it quite dead. An inquest was held at which medical evidence was given, and the Jury found that death was due to heart failure [fatality reported during the year but not classified as a reportable accident]

McTrusty, Robert Irving, 21 Jan 1898, aged 15, Labourer, He was assisting some men to level dry small coal, which had accumulated in consequence of a breakdown. Instead of working where he was ordered, he went between two haulage ropes, and was caught by one of them and carried round a wheel [Inspection made & inquest attended]

Messenger, Joseph, 22 Mar 1882, aged 21, Hewer, fall of stone from the roof [More information ...]

Metcalfe, Robert, 26 Sep 1921, aged 59, Shaftsman, he was killed when a pully struck his head fracturing his skull [Inquest: 28 Sep 1921]

Miller, Andrew, 29 Dec 1903, aged 44, Contractor Stoneman, killed by the explosion of a shot [More information ...]

Minnican, Joseph, 23 Jan 1893, 10:00 a.m., 4th hour of shift, aged 25, Hewer, The deceased was working with another man at the face of the coal, when a large piece burst away, and knocked him against the packing, killing him instantly [Inspection made & inquest attended]

Moffatt, James, 19 Apr 1888, 8:00 p.m., aged 53, Joiner, killed in the 1888 explosion (ignition probably caused by shot firing), brought out dead on 19th April, Buried: Workington Cemetery [More information ...]

Moore, Thompson, 19 Apr 1888, 8:00 p.m., aged 25, Whipper In, killed in the 1888 explosion (ignition probably caused by shot firing), brought out dead 22nd July [More information ...]

Morgan, John, jun., 13 Apr 1951, aged 23, he was struck and killed by a tub which broke away from a set on an incline; address: Pecklewell, Maryport

Morrison, James, 31 Oct 1894, 1:30 p.m., 8th hour of shift, aged 13, Greaser, When cleaning the road he was caught by a set. Older and more experienced boys should be employed for this work on engine planes [Inspection made & inquest attended]

Mulcaster, John, 22 Sep 1883, aged 38, Pumpman, struck by timber in shaft

Nicholson, Henry, 19 Apr 1888, 8:00 p.m., aged 22, Engineman, killed in the 1888 explosion (ignition probably caused by shot firing), brought out dead on 30th April [More information ...]

Nicholson, John, 19 Apr 1888, 8:00 p.m., aged 34, Hewer, killed in the 1888 explosion (ignition probably caused by shot firing), brought out dead on 1st August [More information ...]

Nicholson, Robert, 27 Nov 1922, 12:00 p.m., aged 29, Hewer, killed in the 1922 explosion (explosion of firedamp propagated by coal dust, caused by opening of flame safety lamp), shock from extensive burns, address: Crosshill, Main Street, Dearham [More information ...]

O'Hare, Michael, 23 Nov 1868, aged 20, Labourer, fell from cage

O'Neil, Henry, 18 Apr 1933, aged 36, Wagoner, he was run over by an electrically-driven wagon loaded with coal and fatally injured, both his legs were almost severed, address: Northside, Workington

Ostle, John, 11 Jan 1891, 4:20 p.m., 10th hour of shift, aged 27, Engineman, scalded to death by the bursting of a steam pipe [Inspection made & Inquest attended] [More information ...]

Owens, Isaac, 12 May 1893, 12:30 p.m., 6th hour of shift, aged 17, Driver, He was driving, when a full tub got off the rails, and, when lifting it on again, he sprained himself, in a few days becoming seriously ill, and dying within a week [Inspection made & inquest attended]

Parker, Thomas, 13 Jan 1906, (accident: 11 Nov 1905), aged 38, Hewer, According to the evidence of deceased's mate they were working together at the coal face, when a boy called to them for help to put a loaded tub, which had become derailed, on to the rails. Deceased left the face and went to the tub, and on his return said he thought he had hurt his side in lifting the tub. He finished his shift, but worked no more. No corroborative evidence could be obtained as to what occurred. Medical evidence was given at the inquest that death was the result of an abscess probably due to strain. The jury found that death resulted from injuries received while lifting a tub on to the road

Peacock, David, 11 Jan 1891, 4:20 p.m., 10th hour of shift, aged 40, Engineer, scalded to death by the bursting of a steam pipe [Inspection made & Inquest attended] [More information ...]

Peele, William, 19 Apr 1888, 8:00 p.m., aged 47, Deputy, killed in the 1888 explosion (ignition probably caused by shot firing), brought out dead on 30th April [More information ...]

Reed, John, 10 May 1943, aged 52, fall of roof in the Ten Quarter seam, address: 70 Senhouse Street, Siddick [More information ...]

Reynolds, William, 28 Nov 1903, aged 54, Hewer, Deceased and his son-in-law worked together in a long wall place in the Cannel Band. The shot firer had fired a shot for them, examined the place afterwards, and cautioned them as to some hanging coal. Deceased appears to have been picking stones off the coal thrown by the shot preparatory to hewing down the hanging coal, when it fell on him. He was apparently not seriously injured, but he was a weakly man, and he died in a few minutes.

Robinson, James, 15 Aug 1868, aged 14, Driver, killed by a fall of stone

Robinson, Joseph, 19 Apr 1888, 8:00 p.m., aged 37, Onsetter, killed in the 1888 explosion (ignition probably caused by shot firing), brought out alive on 19th April; died 20th April in Infirmary [More information ...]

Robley, Thomas, 07 Jul 1909, (accident: 23 Dec 1908), aged 70, Hewer, loose coal rolling injured fingers; blood poisoning supervened

Rogers, Henry Thomas, 25 Mar 1893, 9:30 a.m., 4th hour of shift, aged 23, Hewer, Deceased, with other men, was working at the coal face near the goaf, when a lump of coal fell and killed him instantly. This accident might not have happened if sprags, or short props, had been used to support the undercut coal, but it appears the men did not consider it necessary to use them [Inspection made & inquest attended]

Searle, Fletcher, 12 Apr 1949, aged 55, Miner, feeling unwell during the night shift, he was making his way towards the shaft when he collapsed and was dead when brought to the surface; address: Greenwood Terrace, Pecklewell, Maryport

Smith, James Pagan, 19 Apr 1888, 8:00 p.m., aged 35, Joiner, killed in the 1888 explosion (ignition probably caused by shot firing), brought out dead on 19th April, Buried: Workington Cemetery [More information ...]

Stephenson, Joseph, 19 Apr 1888, 8:00 p.m., aged 42, Deputy, killed in the 1888 explosion (ignition probably caused by shot firing), brought out dead on 19th April [More information ...]

Townsley, Robert, 19 Apr 1888, 8:00 p.m., aged 39, Hewer, killed in the 1888 explosion (ignition probably caused by shot firing), brought out dead on 1st August [More information ...]

Tunstall, William, 19 Apr 1888, 8:00 p.m., aged 41, Deputy, killed in the 1888 explosion (ignition probably caused by shot firing), brought out dead on 2nd August, Buried: St. Nicholas's Churchyard, Flimby on 11 Aug 1888 [More information ...]

Wainwright, Robert, 06 Jul 1905, aged 50, Hewer, Deceased and his mate had nearly finished their shift. Together they pushed a tub a little way from the face, and directly afterwards deceased who had been complaining of some pain in the region of his heart, fell to the ground and laid speechless and suffering. He was taken to the surface and seen by a doctor, but he gradually sank and died about two hours after the attack. An inquest was held, and the Jury found he had died of cramp of the heart [fatality reported during the year but not classified as a reportable accident]

Ward, James, 15 Sep 1905, aged 22, Labourer [More information ...]

Wilkin, Albert, 16 Mar 1898, (accident: 28 Jan 1898), aged 17, Driver, The deceased twisted his knee in lifting a full tub. His injury was so slight, however, that it was not reported to an official. Blood poisoning set in and he died on March 16th [Inquest attended]

Wilkinson, John, 04 Sep 1914, aged 33, Hewer, Deceased was engaged hewing, when a large fall of stone from a slip and a fracture in the roof took place, which killed him.

Williams, Howard C., 16 Jul 1958, aged 33, Miner, killed by a fall of roof, address: 107, Mitchell Avenue, Northside

Williams, John, 19 Apr 1888, 8:00 p.m., aged 31, Hewer, killed in the 1888 explosion (ignition probably caused by shot firing), brought out dead 22nd July [More information ...]

Wilson, Andrew, 19 Sep 1890, 6:40 a.m., 1st hour of shift, aged 41, Hewer, killed by a fall of coal

Wright, George, 19 Apr 1888, 8:00 p.m., aged 42, Shiftman, killed in the 1888 explosion (ignition probably caused by shot firing), brought out dead on 19th April [More information ...]