Is anyone aware of an accident that occurred at the Princess Royal Colliery around 1930. My grandfather, Amos Preest, was badly injured at the pit and was off work for approximately one year. When he returned to the pit he had to work above ground, doing light duties only. Unfortunately, he passed away in 1942 at the age of 59, possibly as a result of the injuries he had sustained in the accident.

Mary

Rudge William 14/09/1928

Killed by a fall.

Taylor Thomas 03/09/1929 29
Killed by his head being crushed between a cart & the side of the face. Caused by a stopblock being held against the floor & roof moving causing tram to move forward

Kear Fredrick 23/01/1931 19
Injured 15th Jan, died 23rd Jan by being crushed between the 3rd of 4 carts & side of road whilst trying to hold onto a piece of timber on the 3rd cart- fracture of pelvis, rupture of bladder & Bronchial Pneumonia.

Richards Sam 30/03/1931

Killed in 58 Dipple.

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Check out this web site (search on Princess Royal), it has details of those killed and injured in mining accidents and in some cases, details of the incident.
www.cmhrc.co.uk

Thank you for your help. I've checked the site but was unable to find Amos. I'll just have to put this project to one side for the time being.
Many thanks anyway.
Mary