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Non-fatal AccidentEdward Paul
Durham Miners' Association
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| Arbitration Committee — 6th November 1922 | |
Report of Proceedings
of
Arbitration Committee Meeting
held in the
The Coal Trade Offices, Newcastle-on-Tyne
On Monday, November 6th 1922
Official Medical Referee Cases.
5095. Ravensworth. Edward Paul, 23, putter.
1. "The said Edward Paul is suffering from diminished power in the muscles of the left forearm which makes the grip of the left hand weak and his condition is such that he is unfit for work as a putter or hewer, He is fit for any other work which does not require a strong grip of the left hand.
2. The incapacity of the said Edward Paul is due to the accident.
Dated this 25th day of October, 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
| Arbitration Committee — 11th December 1922 | |
Report of Proceedings
of
Arbitration Committee Meeting
held in the
The Coal Trade Offices, Newcastle-on-Tyne
On Monday, December 11th 1922
Non-Fatal Cases.
5095. Ravensworth. Edward Paul, 23, putter.
Injured his left hand and spine on 11th July, 1919, through the pony's limber breaking whilst coming down an incline. He was paid full compensation and commenced light work at shaft bottom in December, 1919, and continued until the National stoppage in 1921. He was not restarted when the colliery re-opened, and at the Committee on 2nd October, 1922, he claimed full compensation as from 4th July, 1921.
The case was referred to the Official Medical Referee (Dr. Clay) who reported on 25th October, 1922 :—
1. "Paul is suffering from diminished power in the muscles of the left forearm which makes the grip of the left hand weak, and his condition is such that he is unfit for work as a putter or hewer. He is fit for any other work which does not require a strong grip of the left hand.
2. The incapacity is due to the accident."
The Committee were of opinion this man came under the "odd lot" class of case and Paul was awarded full compensation with War addition as from 1st 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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