MineArchiveColdberry Mine waste heap collapse, 1896
On 18 February 1896 two young ore dressers were smothered at the Coldberry lead washing, in Teesdale, when a heap collapsed on them.
| Date | 18 February 1896 |
|---|---|
| Mine | Coldberry Mine |
| Region | County Durham |
| Type | Surface / Tip Failure |
| Fatalities | 2 (Thomas Anderson (20) and William Coatsworth (15), ore dressers.) |
| Context | During active mining |
Cause
A heap at the lead washing collapsed and smothered the men.
What happened
Thomas Anderson, aged 20, and William Coatsworth, aged 15, ore dressers at the Coldberry Lead Washing, were smothered when the material fell on them.
Sources
- (secondary) Coldberry (Lead Ore) — Durham Mining Museum
- (secondary) Coldberry Lead Washing accident, 18 February 1896 — Durham Mining Museum
Record created: 18 September 2026 · Last researched: 22 September 2026