MineArchiveGospel Oak Colliery overwind, 1872
On 21 March 1872 two colliers were killed by an overwind at Gospel Oak Colliery, in the South Staffordshire coalfield.
| Date | 21 March 1872 |
|---|---|
| Mine | Gospel Oak Colliery |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Type | Winding / Shaft Accident |
| Fatalities | 2 (J. Gallear (36) and B. Mansell, colliers.) |
| Context | During active mining |
Cause
The cage was overwound.
What happened
J. Gallear, aged 36, and B. Mansell, both colliers, were killed by the overwind; Mansell died the next day.
Sources
- (secondary) Gospel Oak Colliery overwinding, 21 March 1872 — Durham Mining Museum — Durham Mining Museum
- (secondary) Gospel Oak Colliery — Durham Mining Museum — Durham Mining Museum
Record created: 12 September 2026 · Last researched: 22 September 2026