MineArchiveOn 18 December 1878 two young colliers were killed by a fall
On 18 December 1878 two young colliers were killed by a fall of stone in the Hutton Seam at Eppleton Colliery, near Hetton-le-Hole in County Durham.
| Date | 18 December 1878 |
|---|---|
| Mine | Eppleton Colliery |
| Region | Tyne and Wear |
| Type | Collapse / Roof Fall |
| Fatalities | 2 (John Brodie (19) and Ralph Stoker (20), colliers.) |
| Context | During active mining |
Cause
A fall of a large piece of stone while the men were working in a broken jud.
What happened
John Brodie, aged 19, and Ralph Stoker, aged 20, both colliers, were killed by the fall of a large piece of stone while working in a broken jud in the Hutton Seam.
Sources
- (secondary) Durham Mining Museum: Eppleton Colliery — Durham Mining Museum
- (secondary) Eppleton Colliery fall of stone, 18 December 1878 — Durham Mining Museum
Record created: 22 September 2026 · Last researched: 22 September 2026