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Non-fatal Accident
Stephen Walker
| Accident: | 15th Aug 1921 |
| Age: | 15 |
| Year Born: | abt. 1907 |
| Colliery: | Dawdon |
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| Occupation: | Driver |
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| Arbitration Committee — 11th December 1922 | |
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Durham Miners' Association
Compensation Department
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.
5292. Dawdon. Stephen Walker, 15, driver.
Had his leg run over by a full tub on 15th August, 1921. He resumed work on the 16th October, and his compensation was stopped for two weeks prior to that date, and Walker who was disabled up to the 16th, claimed to be paid compensation up to that date.
Awarded a week's compensation.
Source: NEEMARC - Ref: NUMDA/6/1/1/3, Reports of the Compensation Department, Vol III covering Jan-Dec 1922
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| Arbitration Committee — 19th July 1926 | |
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Durham Miners' Association
Compensation Department
Report of Proceedings
of
Arbitration Committee Meeting
held in the
The Coal Trade Offices, Newcastle-on-Tyne
On July 19th 1926
Dawdon. Stephen Walker, 14, driver.
On 25th August, 1921, this lad sustained an injury to his leg through being run over by a tub. Full compensation was paid until 16th October, 1922, when he commenced light work. Had it not been for the accident Walker would have been putting now. He asks for his case to be reviewed.
Reviewed to putters' rate.
Source: NEEMARC - Ref: NUMDA/6/1/1/6, Reports of the Compensation Department, Vol VI covering Jan-Dec 1926
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| Arbitration Committee — 27th October 1926 | |
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Durham Miners' Association
Compensation Department
Report of Proceedings
of
Arbitration Committee Meeting
held in the
The Coal Trade Offices, Newcastle-on-Tyne
On October 27th 1926
Official Medical Referee Cases.
Dawdon. Stephen Walker.
1. "The said S. Walker is suffering from the result of an accident to his left leg, which has left an extensive adherent scar, with loss of muscle tissue, and his condition is such that he is able to do the work of a driver but is not able to do the work of a putter.
2. The incapacity of the said S. Walker is entirely due to the injuries by accident.
Dated this 30th day of September, 1926.
(Signed) W. WARNER COOK,
Medical Referee.
Source: NEEMARC - Ref: NUMDA/6/1/1/6, Reports of the Compensation Department, Vol VI covering Jan-Dec 1926
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| Arbitration Committee — 21st December 1926 | |
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Durham Miners' Association
Compensation Department
Report of Proceedings
of
Arbitration Committee Meeting
held in the
The Coal Trade Offices, Newcastle-on-Tyne
On December 21st 1926
Dawdon. Stephen Walker, 14, driver.
On 25th August, 1921, Walker sustained injuries to his leg through being run over by a full tub. Full compensation was paid until 31st July, 1926, when it was stopped on a report of Dr. Raw (the Owners' doctor). The case was referred to the Official Medical Referee (Dr. Warner Cook) who reported on 30th September, 1926, as follows :—
1. "The said Stephen Walker is suffering from the result of an injury to his left leg which has left an extensive adherent scar, with loss of muscle tissue and his condition is such that he is able to do the work of a driver but he is not able to do the work of a putter.
2. The incapacity of the said Stephen Walker is entirely due to the injuries by the accident."
On the above report compensation is being paid at the reduced rate of 7/4 per week. No suitable light work has been offered and Walker now claims full compensation.
Compensation at the reduced rate of 7/4 per week to continue.
Source: NEEMARC - Ref: NUMDA/6/1/1/6, Reports of the Compensation Department, Vol VI covering Jan-Dec 1926
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- NEEMARC - Ref: NUMDA/6/1/1/3, Reports of the Compensation Department, Vol III covering Jan-Dec 1922
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