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Non-fatal Accident
William H. Potts
| Accident: | 5th Feb 1919 |
| Age: | 18 |
| Year Born: | abt. 1901 |
| Colliery: | Ouston E |
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| Occupation: | Rope Lad |
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| Arbitration Committee — 7th April 1919 | |
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Durham Miners' Association
Compensation Committee
Committee Meeting
Held on April 7th 1919
2919. Ouston "E" William Potts, 18, rope lad.
Potts says he was pushing an empty tub when he slipped, and whilst putting out his left hand to take hold of the endless rope to prevent him from falling, he was carried away and his arm and hand were seriously injured. The manager refuses to pay, alleging the accident did not arise out of the course of Potts' employment.
Claim allowed.
Source: NEEMARC - Ref: NUMDA/6/1/1/1, Reports of the Compensation Department, Vol I covering Sep 1918-Dec 1919
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| Arbitration Committee — 9th January 1922 | |
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Durham Miners' Association
Compensation Department
Report of Proceedings
of
Arbitration Committee Meeting
held in the
The Coal Trade Offices, Newcastle-on-Tyne
On Monday, January 9th 1922
2919. Ouston E. W. H. Potts, 18, rope lad.
Had his left arm severely injured on 5th February, 1919. He is now 21 years of age and claimed the hewers' rate.
Claim allowed.
Source: NEEMARC - Ref: NUMDA/6/1/1/3, Reports of the Compensation Department, Vol III covering Jan-Dec 1922
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- NEEMARC - Ref: NUMDA/6/1/1/1, Reports of the Compensation Department, Vol I covering Sep 1918-Dec 1919
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