Non-fatal Accident

Richard Dawson

Durham Miners' Association
Compensation Department

Non-Fatal Cases.

New Brancepeth. Richard Dawson, 59, timberer.

On 8th August, 1916, this man had his finger fractured through falling down when setting timber, and ultimately the finger had to be amputated. Full compensation was paid until he ultimately commenced light work and he continued at such until the National Stoppage in March, 1921. Full compensation was again paid, and continued until 3rd November, 1925, when it was stopped on a report of Dr. Hare (the Owners' doctor). The case was referred to the Official Medical Referee, Dr. Gordon Bell, who reported on 19th December, 1925, as follows :—

1. "The said Richard Dawson is suffering from a healed bony stump of the ring finger of the right hand and incomplete flexion of the little finger and his condition is such that be is fit for light shift work such as sweeping up.

2. The partial incapacity of the said Richard Dawson is due to the accident of 8th August, 1916."

On the above report compensation is being paid at the reduced rate of 7/6 per week. No suitable light work being available Dawson now claims full compensation.

Awarded 16/- per week.

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

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