Non-fatal Accident

John Wilkinson

Durham Miners' Association
Compensation Committee

Roddymoor. J. Wilkinson, 59, shifter.

Owners asked a reduction of compensation paid to this man in respect of injuries received on November 7th, 1911, when he injured his ankle, on the grounds that the present disability is not entirely due to the accident, but partly to old age. Wilkinson was not able to attend the Committee, and a doctor’s note was produced to prove his inability. His weekly compensation is 8/8 with free house and coals. Adjourned with the view to permit of the attendance of Wilkinson.

Source: NEEMARC - Ref: NUMDA/1/6/39, D.M.A. Minutes, Circulars etc. for 1914 (two volumes: covers Jan-Jun, Jul-Dec)

Durham Miners' Association
Compensation Committee

Roddymoor. John Wilkinson, 66, shifter.

Injured his ankle on November 8th, 1911, and has received full compensation (13/8 per week) ever since. The Owners claim a reduction of compensation on the ground that the present disability is not entirely due to the accident. The case was before the Committee on November and, 1914, when it was adjourned for our side to produce medical evidence.

Wilkinson was examined by Dr. McCullagh on November 23rd who reported as follows :—

His leg and ankle were severely injured. The ankle is now stiff, swollen and painful, and he can only walk with difficulty, aided by a stick. He is not fit for any work, and never will be.

Compensation was reduced to 10/- per week.

Source: NEEMARC - Ref: NUMDA/1/6/40, D.M.A. Minutes, Circulars etc. for 1915 (two volumes: covers Jan-Jun, Jul-Dec)

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