Non-fatal Accident

William Farrow

Durham Miners' Association
Compensation Department

Official Medical Referee Cases.

4846 Chopwell. William Farrow, 61, hewer.

1. "The said William Farrow is suffering from a disorder of the right shoulder joint which limits the turning out movement and the elevation movements of that joint, and his condition is such that he is unfit for hewing but is fit for work on the screens.

2. The incapacity of the said William Farrow is due to the accident.

Dated this 25th day of July, 1922.

(Signed) JOHN CLAY,

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

Non-Fatal Cases.

4846. Chopwell. William Farrow, 61, hewer.

Sprained his right arm whilst lifting a large stone on 7th September, 1920. He was paid full compensation until 2nd January, 1921, when he started light work as a screener. He worked at such until 5th May, 1922, and the case was referred to the Official Medical Referee (Dr. Clay) who reported on 25th July, 1922 :—

1. "The said William Farrow is suffering from a disorder of the right shoulder joint which limits the turning out movement and the elevation movement of that joint and his condition is such that he is unfit for hewing but is fit for work on the screens.

2. The incapacity of the said William Farrow is due to the accident."

Farrow asked for light work rate as from 1st January to 5th May, 1922, and full compensation from latter date as the Owners cannot provide him with light work.

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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