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Non-fatal Accident

Robert Gibson

Accident:   21st Mar 1922
Age:   17
Year Born:   abt. 1905
Colliery:   Horden
Company:  
Occupation:   Endless Rope Lad
Notes:  

Arbitration Committee — 2nd October 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, October 2nd 1922

Non-Fatal Cases.

5123. Horden. Robert Gibson, 17, endless rope lad.

Had his leg, face and head injured through being crushed by a tub on 21st March, 1922. Compensation was paid until 6th June, when it was stopped on a report from Dr. Hare. Gibson was not able to resume work until 14th August, and claimed compensation up to that date.

Adjourned.

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


Arbitration Committee — 6th November 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, November 6th 1922

Non-Fatal Cases.

5123. Horden. Robert Gibson, 17, endless rope lad.

Had his leg, face and head injured through being crushed by a tub on 21st March, 1922. Compensation was paid until 6th June, when it was stopped on a report from Dr. Hare. Gibson was not able to resume work until 14th August, and claimed compensation up to that date.

The case was before the last meeting of the Committee when it was adjourned.

Referred to Official Medical Referee.

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


Arbitration Committee — 6th October 1926

Durham Miners' Association
Compensation Department

Report of Proceedings
of
Arbitration Committee Meeting
held in the
The Coal Trade Offices, Newcastle-on-Tyne
On October 6th 1926

Horden. Robert Gibson, 16, rope lad.

On 21st March, 1921, this lad sustained injuries to his face through being caught by runaway tubs. Full compensation was paid until he ultimately commenced light work in the timber yard, and he continued at such until 1st May, 1926, when the National stoppage began. Had it not been for the injuries received Gibson would have been working as a pony-putter (over 21 years). He asks for his case to be reviewed.

Awarded compensation on the basis of the present putters' wage as from 6th October, 1926.

Source: NEEMARC - Ref: NUMDA/6/1/1/6, Reports of the Compensation Department, Vol VI covering Jan-Dec 1926


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

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