Non-fatal Accident

Thomas Stocks

Durham Miners' Association
Compensation Department

4187. Leasingthorne. Thomas Stocks, 54, horsekeeper.

This man in addition to being horsekeeper was engaged in training ponies at the time of his injury on 8th December, 1913, when he was caught by a set of full tubs and injured in the back and legs. He was off work until March, 1915, when he resumed work as an assistant horsekeeper. In July, 1921, he commenced light work at bank and continued until 10th September, 1921, when his notice expired owing to reduction in hands. Application was made for full compensation and was refused on the grounds that at the date of dismissal Stocks was employed at the same class of work as that at the date of accident.

Dr. Anderson, of Coundon, reported on 10th December, 1921 :—

"He is recovered from injury to back. There are scars on his right leg and foot. The movements of the ankle joint are impaired and there is pain and tenderness over the scars on foot. He is now able to do light work on bank."

Stocks resumed work on 17th January, 1922.

Awarded full compensation with war addition for half period, 19th September, 1921, to 17th January, 1922.

Source: NEEMARC - Ref: NUMDA/6/1/1/3, Reports of the Compensation Department, Vol III covering Jan-Dec 1922

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