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Non-fatal Accident
John, Snr. Mulvaney
| Accident: | 5th Mar 1919 |
| Age: | 68 |
| Year Born: | abt. 1851 |
| Colliery: | Silksworth |
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| Occupation: | Shifter |
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| Arbitration Committee — 1st December 1919 | |
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Durham Miners' Association
Compensation Committee
Committee Meeting
Held on December 1st 1919
3111. Silksworth. John Mulvaney (Senr.), 68, shifter.
Mulvaney fell off with nystagmus on March 5th, 1919. He was paid compensation until September 16th, 1919, when Dr Todd, on behalf of the Owners, reported that he was recovered from the nystagmus. The case was referred to the Official Medical Referee, Dr Percival, who reported on November 10th as follows :—
"Mulvaney is still suffering to a slight degree from Coal Miners' Nystagmus, and his general health is impaired by age and arterio-sclerosis, and his condition is such that he is only fit for very light work.
"The incapacity of Mulvaney is partially due to Coal Miners' Nystagmus."
The Committee awarded a reduced rate of 15/- per week.
Official Medical Referee Cases
3111. Silksworth J. Mulvaney (Senr.), 68, shifter.
1. "The said John Mulvaney is still suffering to a slight degree from coal miners nystagmus and his general health is impaired by age and arteriosclerosis, and his condition is such that he is only fit for very light work.
2. "The incapacity of the said John Mulvaney is partially due to coal miners' nystagmus.
"Dated this 16th day of November, 1919.
"(Signed) ARCHD. STANLEY PERCIVAL,
"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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| Arbitration Committee — 28th August 1922 | |
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Durham Miners' Association
Compensation Department
Report of Proceedings
of Special Metting of
Arbitration Committee Meeting
held in the
The Coal Trade Offices, Newcastle-on-Tyne
On Monday, August 28th 1922
3111. Silksworth. John Mulvaney, 68, shifter.
Fell off with nystagmus on 5th May, 1919. He was paid compensation until 16th September, 1919, when it was stopped on a report by Dr. Todd. The case was referred to the Official Medical Referee (Dr. Percival) who reported on 10th November, 1919 :—
"Mulvaney is still suffering to a slight degree from Coal Miners' Nystagmus, and his general health is impaired by age and arterio sclerosis, and his condition is such that he is only fit for very light work.
The incapacity of Mulvaney is partially due to Coal Miners' Nystagmus."
The case was before the Committee on 1st December, 1919, when Mulvaney was awarded 15/- per week. This we contend was a permanent rate but the Owners have stopped payment on a report by Dr. Wardale, who reported that Mulvaney is not now suffering from nystagmus.
Adjourned.
Source: NEEMARC - Ref: NUMDA/6/1/1/3, Reports of the Compensation Department, Vol III covering Jan-Dec 1922
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| Arbitration Committee — 11th September 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, September 11th 1922
3111. Silksworth. John Mulvaney, 68, shifter.
Fell off with nystagmus on 5th May, 1919. He was paid compensation until 16th September, 1919, when it was stopped on a report by Dr. Todd. The case was referred to the Official Medical Referee (Dr. Percival) who reported on 10th November, 1919 :—
"Mulvaney is still suffering to a slight degree from Coal Miners' Nystagmus, and his general health is impaired by age and arterio sclerosis, and his condition is such that he is only fit for very light work.
The incapacity of Mulvaney is partially due to Coal Miners' Nystagmus."
The case was before the Committee on 1st December, 1919, when Mulvaney was awarded 15/- per week. This we contend was a permanent rate but the Owners have stopped payment on a report by Dr. Wardale, who reported that Mulvaney was not suffering from nystagmus.
The case was adjourned at the last meeting.
It was decided that the matter be referred to the Official Medical Referee under Schedule 1 (15) of the Act, for his decision.
Source: NEEMARC - Ref: NUMDA/6/1/1/3, Reports of the Compensation Department, Vol III covering Jan-Dec 1922
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| Arbitration Committee — 6th November 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, November 6th 1922
Official Medical Referee Cases.
3111. Silksworth. John Mulvaney, 68, shifter.
1. "The said John Mulvaney is 72 years old; his breathing is very bad and he has marked Arterio-Sclerosis. He presents to-day no evidence of Coal Miners' Nystagmus and his condition is such that he is totally incapacitated for work.
2. The incapacity of the said John Mulvaney is total, but it cannot be attributed to Miners' Nystagmus."
Dated this 6th day of November, 1922.
(Signed) A. S. PERCIVAL,
Medical Referee."
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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