Non-fatal Accident

Edward O'Brien

Durham Miners' Association
Compensation Committee

Official Medical Referee Cases

1604. Bowden Close. Edward O'Brien, 51, hewer.

Strained his right side on December 2nd, 1914, whilst filling coal. O'Brien was paid compensation and the case was referred to the Official Medical Referee (Dr McCullagh), who reported on 18th December, 1915, as follows :—

1. "The said Edward O'Brien is suffering from the effects of a tumour in the right side, below and probably connected with the liver. He has fluid (dropsy) in the abdomen, and his condition is such that he is unfit for his ordinary work or other work.

2. "The incapacity of the said Edward O'Brien is due to the tumour, and I cannot find any connection between it and the strained muscles which were injured on December 2nd, 1914.

"Dated this 18th day of December, 1915.

"(Signed) T. A. McCullagh,

"Medical Referee."

The Lodge produced fresh medical evidence, and the case was again referred to the Official Medical Referee, when the following report was given :—

1. "The said E. A. O'Brien is in better general health than when I saw him in December, 1915, but there is still swelling connected with the liver, and his condition is such that he is only fit for very light work.

2. "The incapacity of the said E. A. O'Brien is due to the accident on December 2nd, 1914.

"Dated this 20th day of December, 1918.

"(Signed) T. A. McCullagh,

"Medical Referee."

Source: NEEMARC - Ref: NUMDA/6/1/1/1, Reports of the Compensation Department, Vol I covering Sep 1918-Dec 1919

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