Forcett Quarry

Clark, John, 04 Feb 1914, (accident: 17 Jan 1914), aged 69, Quarryman, deceased was working on a bench, 18 feet above the bottom of the quarry, attempting to prise off some overhanging limestone; he was apparently standing in a secure position, when the stone on which he stood gave way and he fell with it receiving minor injuries; bronchitis supervened, which caused his death on 4th February; the stone at this spot was weakened by a cavity left by an ancient underground water-course, and it fell away from two backs on slips

Corner, Robert, 13 Feb 1902, aged 65, Quarryman, when going down from the top of the quarry to get to his panel he, on account of frost and slippery nature of rock, lost his foothold and fell a distance of about 14 feet, causing injury to his hip and shoulder, and severe shaking, died the same day

Croft, Henry, 01 Jun 1904, aged 42, Quarryman, Standing on his frame when a stone from a shot (Gelatine) 60 yards away hit him on his head. Died three hours afterwards. He should have used the proper shelter

James, John G., 21 Dec 1906, aged 35, Barer, When, with others, removing over-burden, a fall of clay came away at a "slip" and killed him. [More information ...]