Non-fatal Accident

Giles Fletcher

Durham Miners' Association
Compensation Committee

2159. Westwood. Giles Fletcher, 28, hewer.

Received an injury to his back on 27th April, 1918, and was paid compensation until 14th October, 1918, when payments were stopped on the grounds that Fletcher could obtain light work elsewhere than at the colliery.

The management had offered Fletcher light work, and as this had been refused it was agreed to refer the matter to the Official Medical Referee.

Official Medical Referee Cases

2159. Westwood. Giles Fletcher, 28, hewer.

Received injuries to his back on 27th April, 1914.

1. "The said Giles Fletcher is permanently affected by the injury to his spine to the extent of inability to completely straighten his back, and his condition is such that he is unfit for his ordinary work but is capable of light work and would benefit by it materially in a short time. I think he would find work on the 'picking belts' well within his powers in a few weeks.

2. "The incapacity of the said Giles Fletcher is due to the accident in April, 1914.

"Dated this 17th 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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