Non-fatal Accident

Henry Holmes

Durham Miners' Association
Compensation Department

Official Medical Referee Cases.

975. Tursdale. Henry Holmes, 51.

1. "The said Henry Holmes has suffered from Coal Miners' Nystagmus and in my opinion it will certainly recur if he works underground and his condition is such that he is quite fit for any work above ground but unfit for hewing.

2. The incapacity of the said Henry Holmes is only for hewing and is due to Coal Miners' Nystagmus entirely.

Dated this 6th day of February.

(Signed) A. S. PERCIVAL,

Medical Referee."

Source: NEEMARC - Ref: NUMDA/6/1/1/3, Reports of the Compensation Department, Vol III covering Jan-Dec 1922

Durham Miners' Association
Compensation Department

975. Tursdale. Henry Holmes, 51, hewer.

Fell off with Miners' Nystagmus on 19th February, 1914. He was paid compensation and in 1916 commenced light work at bank. He continued to work at the light work until 16th November, 1921, when he received his notice owing to depression in trade. A claim for full compensation was made and resisted and the matter was referred to the Official Medical Referee (Dr. Percival) who reported on the 6th February, 1922 :—

1. "Holmes has suffered from Miners' Nystagmus and in my opinion it will certainly recur if he works underground and his condition is such that he is quite fit for any work above ground, but unfit for hewing.

2. The incapacity is only for hewing and is due to Coal Miners Nystagmus entirely."

The Committee failed to agree and the case will be taken to the County Court.

Source: NEEMARC - Ref: NUMDA/6/1/1/3, Reports of the Compensation Department, Vol III covering Jan-Dec 1922

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