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Non-fatal Accident
F. Keepin
| Accident: | 28th Mar 1918 |
| Age: | 14 |
| Year Born: | abt. 1904 |
| Colliery: | Axwell |
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| Occupation: | Screen Lad |
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| Arbitration Committee — 3rd June 1918 | |
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Durham Miners' Association
Compensation Committee
Committee Meeting
Held on June 3rd 1918
2645. Axwell. F. Keepin, 14, screen lad.
On March 28th, 1918, Keepin was crossing the belt when he fell and his right foot got caught in the machinery and subsequently had to be amputated. It is alleged that Keepin had been attending to a jigger, and was returning to the belts when the accident occurred. The manager refused to pay compensation, alleging that Keepin was trespassing and that the accident did not arise out of his employment.
The Committee failed to agree. and our side will decide what further action (if any) shall be taken.
Source: NEEMARC - Ref: NUMDA/1/6/43, D.M.A. Minutes, Circulars etc. for 1918 (two volumes: covers Jan-Jun, Jul-Dec)
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| Arbitration Committee — 2nd December 1918 | |
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Durham Miners' Association
Compensation Committee
Committee Meeting
Held on December 2nd 1918
County Court Case
2645. Axwell. F. Keepin, 14, screen lad.
On March 28th, 1918, Keepin was crossing the belt when he fell and his right foot got caught in the machinery, and subsequently had to be amputated. It was alleged that Keepin had been attending to a jigger, and was returning to the belts when the accident occurred. The case was before the Arbitration Committee on June 3rd, when the Owners refused compensation, alleging that Keepin was trespassing and the accident did not arise out of his employment. After being adjourned, the case was eventually heard by Judge Greenwell at Newcastle County Court on November 14th, when the Judge reserved judgment. On December 12th His Honour said he thought it was Keepin's duty to attend to the jigger, and that it had been customary when returning from the jigger to the coal belt to cross the belt at the place where Keepin was injured, and therefore he gave his award in favour of the lad.
Source: NEEMARC - Ref: NUMDA/6/1/1/1, Reports of the Compensation Department, Vol I covering Sep 1918-Dec 1919
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- NEEMARC - Ref: NUMDA/1/6/43, D.M.A. Minutes, Circulars etc. for 1918 (two volumes: covers Jan-Jun, Jul-Dec)
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