Cadeby Pit Disaster of 1912
News of the Accident
Early in the morning of the 9th July, 1913, an explosion took place in the south west portion of the Cadeby Main pit and of the 32 men at work, all but 2 were killed.
Later in the day, while a rescue party was below in the workings, another explosion or series of explosions took place, as a result the initial death toll was more than doubled.
It was announced in the evening that 74 were known to be dead and it was feared that the total would eventually be higher.
It was announced the following, members of the rescue party had been killed:
- W. H. Pickering, District Chief Inspector of Mines
- John Henry Richardson Hewitt age 46, of Sheffield, Inspector of Mines, son of John R. Hewitt of Mickleover.
- Mr. Pickle of Doncaster, Inspector of Mines
- Douglas Chambers, manager of Denaby Colliery and nephew of the Managing Director.
The manager of Cadeby pit, Mr. C. Bury died later, in hospital after being rescued.
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