Annesley Colliery, Annesley, 1877
Asphyxiation caused by fumes from a previous fire. 7 died.

Bentinck Colliery, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, 1915
Shaft Accident. 9 died & 2 injured.

Bilsthorpe Colliery, Bilsthorpe, 1927
Accident during shaft sinking. 14 died.

Bilsthorpe Colliery, Mansfield, 1934
Two methane explosions. 9 died.

Bright Soft Pit, Shipley, 1837
Explosion. 8 died & 12 injured.

Rufford Colliery, Mansfield, 1913
Accident during shaft sinking. 13 died & 4 injured.

Sutton Colliery, Mansfield, 1957
Methane explosion. 5 died & 15 seriously injured.

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