Past Times September 14 1916: Inquest begins into mine disaster By Kirsty McIntosh September 14 2016, 6:30am September 14 2016, 6:30am Share September 14 1916: Inquest begins into mine disaster Share via Facebook Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Messenger Email Post link https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/past-times/284534/september-14-1916-inquest-begins-mine-disaster/ Copy Link Explosions were a constant danger in the mining industry. The Woodhorn Colliery disaster on August 13 1916 claimed the lives of 13 men, the youngest of whom was just 21. At an inquest the blast was likened to the effect of exploding shells in the trenches of World War I.