Non-fatal Accident
Matthew William Whitfield
| Accident: | 7th Jul 1922 |
| Age: | 22 |
| Year Born: | abt. 1900 |
| Colliery: | Spen |
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| Occupation: | Putter and Hewer |
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Arbitration Committee — 27th November 1922
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Durham Miners' Association
Compensation Department
Report of Proceedings
of Special Metting of
Arbitration Committee Meeting
held in the
The Coal Trade Offices, Newcastle-on-Tyne
On Monday, November 27th 1922
Non-Fatal Cases.
5164. Spen. Matthew William Whitfield, 22, putter and hewer.
Whitfield had his hand injured by a fall of roof on 7th July, 1922, and as paid compensation up to 17th August, 1922, when he was certified fit for light work (casting stones). The work was offered on 25th August, and Whitfield worked at it for a fortnight and then commenced his own work. His claim was for 2 weeks' compensation.
Claim allowed.
Source: NEEMARC - Ref: NUMDA/6/1/1/3, Reports of the Compensation Department, Vol III covering Jan-Dec 1922
- NEEMARC - Ref: NUMDA/6/1/1/3, Reports of the Compensation Department, Vol III covering Jan-Dec 1922
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gordon whitfield
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05 Aug 2011 |
my father and grandfather were both named matthew william whitfield. grandfather was a miner, from co. durham
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