MineArchiveSharlston Colliery gas deaths, 1893
On 1 May 1893 three colliers were killed by gas at Sharlston Colliery, near Wakefield.
| Date | 1 May 1893 |
|---|---|
| Mine | Sharlston Colliery |
| Region | West Yorkshire |
| Type | Gas / Asphyxiation |
| Fatalities | 3 (J. Phelps (51), S. Phelps (19) and J. Wood (32), colliers.) |
| Context | During active mining |
Cause
The men were overcome by gas in the workings.
What happened
J. Phelps, aged 51, S. Phelps, aged 19, and J. Wood, aged 32, colliers, were killed by gas.
Sources
- (primary) Sharlston Colliery gas deaths, 1 May 1893 — Durham Mining Museum
- (secondary) Durham Mining Museum: Sharlston Colliery — Durham Mining Museum
Record created: 8 September 2026 · Last researched: 22 September 2026