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Non-fatal Accident

G. Barnett

Accident:   13th Oct 1921
Age:   42
Year Born:   abt. 1880
Colliery:   Houghton
Company:  
Occupation:   Coal Cutter
Notes:  

Arbitration Committee — 1st May 1922

Durham Miners' Association
Compensation Department

Report of Proceedings
of
Arbitration Committee Meeting
held in the
The Coal Trade Offices, Newcastle-on-Tyne
On Monday, May 1st 1922

4533. Houghton. G. Barnett, 42, coal-cutter.

Had his wrist broken on 13th October, 1921, by a fall of stone. He started light work at a hand-pump but could not manage and had to give up. He started light work at sweeping up on the engine plane on 20th March, 1922, and claimed compensation from the date he give up the hand-pumpwork until 20th March.

Adjourned for medical evidence.

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


Arbitration Committee — 12th June 1922

Durham Miners' Association
Compensation Department

Report of Proceedings
of
Arbitration Committee Meeting
held in the
The Coal Trade Offices, Newcastle-on-Tyne
On Monday, June 12th 1922

4533. Houghton. G. Barnett, 42, coal-cutter.

Had his wrist broken on 13th October, 1921, by a fall of stone. He started light work at a hand-pump but could not manage and had to give up. He started light work at sweeping up on the engine plane on 20th March, 1922, and claimed compensation from the date he gave up the hand-pumpwork until 20th March.

The case was adjourned for medical evidence at the last meeting.

Dr. Barkas reported on 3rd May, 1922 :—

"George Barnett was unable to do the light work set him from ioth January to 20th March, 1922, owing to the injury to his forearm."

Awarded half of full compensation in respect of period in dispute.

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


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

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