Non-fatal Accident

R. Scorer

Durham Miners' Association
Compensation Committee

3114. South Derwent Willie. R. Scorer, 31, putter.

On April 1st, 1919, Scorer was riding on the set when he caught the top and fractured his spine. The Manager said that Scorer was disobeying instructions when the accident occurred.

Scorer was unable to attend the Committee owing to being an inmate of Scorton Infirmary, near Darlington, and the case was adjourned in order to obtain his evidence.

Source: NEEMARC - Ref: NUMDA/6/1/1/1, Reports of the Compensation Department, Vol I covering Sep 1918-Dec 1919

Durham Miners' Association
Compensation Committee

3114. South Derwent Willie. R. Scorer, 21, putter.

On April 1st, 1919, Scorer was riding on the set when he caught the top and fractured his spine. The Manager stated that Scorer was disobeying instructions when the accident occurred.

The case was before the last meeting of the Arbitration Committee when it was adjourned in order to get Scorer's evidence, taken at Scorton Hospital.

Scorer's evidence was taken and it was found that he was riding on the set contrary to regulations and that there was a travelling road he should have used. Under the circumstances the Committee had no option but to disallow the claim.

Source: NEEMARC - Ref: NUMDA/6/1/1/1, Reports of the Compensation Department, Vol I covering Sep 1918-Dec 1919

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