Non-fatal Accident

George Nutter

Durham Miners' Association
Compensation Department

Official Medical Referee Cases.

4239. Tudhoe. George Nutter, 18, labourer.

1. "The said George Nutter is in sound health. He has had the right little finger amputated in 1920, at the metacarpophalangeal joint with an excellent result. The sear is non-tender. His fingers move freely and his grip is good. This is a permanent disability impairing the efficient use of his right hand. There is no wasting of muscles. He is fit to resume his ordinary work as a belt boy.

2. The incapacity of the said George Nutter is partial and due entirely to his accident on May (April?) 3rd, 1920, and on the question submitted to rue I would estimate the resulting incapacity "of obtaining work in the open market" at fifteen percent (15%).

Dated this 7th day of February, 1922.

(Signed) SELBY W. PLUMMER, M.D.,

Medical Referee."

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

Durham Miners' Association
Compensation Department

4239. Tudhoe. George Nutter, 18, labourer.

Received injuries to his thumb on 25th March, 1920, through being crushed between trucks. The thumb was ultimately amputated. Nutter started light work on the belts and worked until 22nd September, 1921 when the colliery closed. Application was made for full compensation but was refused, on the grounds that Nutter was recovered and able to do his own work.

The case was referred to the Official Medical Referee (Dr. Plummer) who reported on 7th February, 1922 :—

1. "The said George Nutter is in sound health. He has had the right little finger amputated in 1920, at the metacarpophalangeal joint with an excellent result. The scar is non tender. His fingers move freely and his grip is good. This is a permanent disability impairing the efficient use of his right hand. There is no wasting of muscles. He is fit to resume his ordinary work as a belt boy.

2. The incapacity of the said George Nutter is partial and due entirely due to his accident on May (April?) 3rd, 1920 and on the question submitted to me I would estimate the resulting incapacity of obtaining work in the open market at 15 per cent (15%).

Awarded a light work rate of 3/- per week as from 24th September, 1921.

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

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