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Non-fatal Accident
Joseph Niles
| Accident: | 17th Jun 1919 |
| Age: | 19 |
| Year Born: | abt. 1900 |
| Colliery: | Wheatley Hill |
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| Occupation: | Pony Putter |
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| Arbitration Committee — 11th August 1919 | |
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Durham Miners' Association
Compensation Committee
Committee Meeting
Held on August 11th 1919
3035. Wheatley Hill. Joseph Niles, 19, pony putter.
Niles alleged he sprained his abdominal muscles on June 17th whilst lifting a tub. The manager refused compensation, alleging Niles took ill in the pit and that no accident occurred.
Niles was not present and the case was struck out.
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 — 1st September 1919 | |
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Durham Miners' Association
Compensation Committee
Committee Meeting
Held on September 1st 1919
3035. Wheatley Hill. Joseph Niles, 19, pony putter.
Niles alleged he sprained his abdominal muscles on June 17th whilst lifting a tub. The manager refused compensation, alleging that Niles took ill in the pit and that no accident occurred.
Niles was off 10 weeks and is now at light work on the wagonway.
We could not prove that the disability was due to an accident but were able to get the Owners to settle the case by payment of £10 without prejudice.
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/6/1/1/1, Reports of the Compensation Department, Vol I covering Sep 1918-Dec 1919
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| Researcher | Date | Interest | |
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| carol griffiths | 18 Feb 2012 |
Joseph was esther niles son, esther was my grandad Edward niles sister |
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