Non-fatal Accident

Robert Charlton

Durham Miners' Association
Compensation Department

Non-Fatal Cases.

5133. Usworth. Robert Charlton, 45, hewer.

Sprained his back and ruptured himself on 6th January, 1905, whilst lifting a tub away from the plate ends and pony pushing the tub back. Compensation was stopped on 16th August, 1922, on account of old age.

The case was referred to the Medical Referee (Dr. Pybus) who reported on 3rd October, 1922 :—

1. "Charlton is in poor general condition, and his condition is such that he is unfit for work of any kind.

2. The incapacity is 50% due to old age and 50% due to the hernia caused by the accident."

The Owners are paying 10/- per week and Charlton claimed full compensation.

Awarded 10/- per week.

Official Medical Referee Cases.

5133. Usworth. R. Charlton, 45, hewer.

1. "The said R. Charlton is in poor general condition, and his condition is such that he is unfit for work of any kind.

2. The incapacity of the said R. Charlton is 50% due to old age and 50% due to hernia caused by the accident.

Dated this 3rd day of October, 1922.

(Signed) F. C. PYBUS,

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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