MineArchiveDudley Colliery incline accident, 1881
On 12 May 1881 two boys were crushed by tubs on an inclined plane at Dudley Colliery, at Cramlington in Northumberland.
| Date | 12 May 1881 |
|---|---|
| Mine | Dudley Colliery |
| Region | Tyne and Wear |
| Type | Haulage / Transport |
| Fatalities | 2 (Robert Hemsley (15, driver) and Matthew Mason (16, landing boy).) |
| Context | During active mining |
Cause
The boys were crushed by tubs on an inclined plane.
What happened
Robert Hemsley, aged 15, a driver, and Matthew Mason, aged 16, a landing boy, were crushed by tubs on the incline.
Sources
- (secondary) Dudley Colliery — Durham Mining Museum
- (secondary) Robert Hemsley, Dudley Colliery, 12 May 1881 — Durham Mining Museum
Record created: 4 September 2026 · Last researched: 22 September 2026