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Non-fatal Accident
John Rourke
| Accident: | 25th May 1920 |
| Age: | 28 |
| Year Born: | abt. 1894 |
| Colliery: | Kimblesworth |
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| Occupation: | Hauler |
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| Arbitration Committee — 9th January 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, January 9th 1922
Official Medical Referee Cases
4462. Kimblesworth. John Rourke, 28, hauler.
1. "The said John Rourke is in good health The stump of the amputation of his right hand is soundly healed but it is painful on pressure. He wears a well fitting artificial hand and his condition is such that he is fit for light work only, suitable to a man with a capable left hand.
2. The incapacity of the said John Rourke is partial and is entirely due to the result of his accident on May 25th, 1920.
Dated this 25th day of January, 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
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| Arbitration Committee — 6th March 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, March 6th 1922
4462. Kimblesworth. J. A. Rourke, 28, electric hauler.
Had his right hand caught in a cog wheel on 26th May, 1919. He started light work and afterwards went to his own engine.
He fell off work on the 14th November, 1921, and the Owners refused to pay him compensation.
The case was referred to the Official Medical Referee (Dr. Plummer), who reported on 23rd January, 1922 :—
1. "The said John Rourke is in good health. The stump of the amputation of his right hand is soundly healed but it is painful on pressure. He wears a well fitting artificial hand and his condition is such that he is fit for light work only, suitable to a man with a capable left hand.
2. The incapacity of the said John Rourke is partial and is entirely due to the result of his accident on May 25th, 1920"
Claim allowed.
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/6/1/1/3, Reports of the Compensation Department, Vol III covering Jan-Dec 1922
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