Thomas McMann aged 30 years, Chester Ward Coroner's Inquest. Wardley Colliery, cause found dead on railway line

James Sherricks was fatally injured when he was crushed between a set of tubs and the wall in the 'main way'. Alfred Redman who said he worked 'marra' with the deceased and also lodged with him, said they heard  the set coming and went into one of the refuge holes to allow it to pass. The deceased said "Alf, the set is stopping" and was told "No it is not, stop where you are". He was not seen to move but somehow the set caught him and he was crushed. The colliery had provided far more refuge holes than required by Act of Parliament, which was every 20 Yards. Wardley had them 7 to 10 yards apart. A verdict of 'accidental death' was returned at the coroner's inquest

James Sherrick aged 56 years. Hewer, crushed by tubs on engine plane

On a Wednesday morning, a 17 year old James Kearney of Quarry Row, Felling, was killed while running waggons down the incline bank at Wardley Colliery. He had fallen before them and 3 full waggons passed over him killing him instantly. The colliery was laid idle as soon as the accident became known, as was the custom

On a Friday afternoon, a miner named, John Toward, 26 years old, Hewer, lost his life in a fall of stone  in the Maudline seam. He lived at Split Crow Lane.

John Harrold aged 24 years, Hewer. Fall of stone from a "horse-back", under which a plank and a prop had been placed. The plank was broken, and the prop, together with another from under the next plank, was knocked out by the fall (Inspection and inquest attended)

Robert Johnson aged 56 years, Screener, died from lung and throat disease, accelerated it was said by an accidental fall from the screens into a truck of coals on December 9 1891. It is very doubtful whether the accident had anything to do with the death, as he was a very delicate man' and for two previous years had only averaged five days work per fortnight

John Mills aged 45, Hewer. Deceased was working in the "brokens" when a stone fell on him from the "slips" in the roof which could not be detected. The roof appeared to be well supported by props. (Inspection made and inquest attended)

John Tomkinson aged 29, Hewer. Deceased had prepared a shot in the top of the coal, and whilst waiting for the deputy, who was in the other side of the double jud, went recklessly under the coal to get a few shovels full to fill his tub when the coal fell on him

Thomas Langston, aged 14 years, Driver. He was driving four tubs out when his pony ran up against another set of tubs, knocking the first tub off the way and crushing deceased's head between a prop and the tub. (Inspection made and inquest attended)   Back to Top

Thomas Brown, Onsetter, dropped down when at his work, and died soon after being removed to bank, from heart disease. (fatality reported during the year but not classified as a colliery accident)

Thomas Grundy aged 37 years, Rolleywayman. He sprained his side when assisting with a tub. Apparently a simple accident but deceased was in a precarious state of health at the time. Died January 5 1897. (Inquest attended)

George Young, aged 37 years, Stoneman. Deceased and his marra followed into the place after the foreshift and left and found it in safe working condition. After working for some time they examined the roof and found it good. Shortly after, a very heavy fall of stone came away without any warning from the slips running parallel with the face and alongside the props. (Inspection made and inquest attended)

James Hall aged 13 years, Driver, alleged to have died from injuries acquired falling against a tub with his head. (fatality reported during the year but not classified as a colliery accident)

Edward McGee aged 20 years, Run rider. Alleged to have died from injuries to his head. (fatality reported during the year but not classified as a colliery accident)

John Hopson, aged 43 years, Hewer. Deceased and his marra had kirved in the bottom coal for 20 inches, right across the face, a distance of 18 feet, and had nicked each side for a similar depth. No sprags were set, and it is not surprising to find that the top coal came suddenly away. (Inspection and inquest attended)

Thomas Robinson aged 64 years, Shifter. he was going into his work with other shifters on the night of June 25, when he was noticed to be sitting down breathing heavily. He slid of the seat and on assistance being rendered he was found to be dead. Verdict, "Death from natural causes" (fatality reported during the year but not classified as a colliery accident)

Edward Hanlon, aged 20 years, Rolleywayman, deceased and another rolleywayman named Parry, who was in charge of the work, were taking rails inbye in a coal tub, and on a train drawn by ponies. On coming to a point where the road dipped inbye Parry directed the deceased to take his pony and tub down the incline to a place of safety, and to signal when he was clear. Parry stated he received a signal twice, and he then took out one of the drags from the train, which carried 18 rails each 4 or 5 yards long, and let it go, following with the pony. He came upon the tub into which the tram had run and the deceased lying dead  at the side of the road. The jury thought there had been carelessness on the part of Parry.

Peter McCann aged 17 years, Putter. Deceased, a pony putter was going inbye in the Low seam with an empty tub and probably would be riding on the timbers. The tub appears to have derailed at a turn and knocked out a prop, displacing a pair of gears. Deceased appears to have gone to the outbye end of  a tub to lift it on the way, when he was caught by a fall of roof stone. Officials had been past the place several times during the day and observed nothing wrong. The local inspectors reported "in our opinion we consider the accident purely accidental"

A fatal accident occurred at the new Follonsby pit at Wardley when one of the sinkers, Clark Smith, who was residing at Pelaw, was caught in a fall of stone. Three others were seriously injured.

George Robinson Cummings aged 42 years. Hewer, fall of stone.

Thomas Maddison of Third Street, a 16 year old rope lad, was killed when he fell between the tubs he was attempting to uncouple and had been caught by the knock-off bar. A verdict of "accidental death" was recorded. The family income consisted of the following, the deceased a 16 year old rope boy at 15s 8p. His father, a deputy £2 16s 2p. Mother 40 years old. Sister 19 years old and a packer 13s, younger sisters were aged 14, 11, 8 and 1 year old. A claim was made by the father and the owners offered £58 which was accepted by the Lodge Committee.

Thomas Brown, a 47 year old shifter was killed in a fall of stone. Compensation of £300 was awarded.

Thomas Cowell, a 16 year greaser, was crushed to death. Compensation of £38 10s was awarded.

Thomas Wealleans, a 24 year old hewer, was killed in a fall of stone. Compensation of £160 was awarded.

J. F. McNally, a 24 year old shifter, was crushed by a wagon. Compensation of £130 was awarded.

James Wealleans, aged 35 and a labourer, died from injuries received (accident Jan 8 1915).