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Non-fatal Accident
James Humphrey
| Accident: | 21st Dec 1922 |
| Age: | 51 |
| Year Born: | abt. 1875 |
| Colliery: | Brandon |
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| Occupation: | Hewer |
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| Arbitration Committee — 25th January 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 January 25th 1926
Official Medical Referee Cases.
Brandon. James Humphrey.
1. "The said J. Humphrey is to-day suffering from Miners' Nystagmus, and his condition is such that he is unfit for hewing and, indeed, any work that involves stooping.
2. The incapacity of the said J. Humphrey is at present almost total and is entirely due to Miners' Nystagmus.
Dated this 11th day of January, 1926.
(Signed) A. S. PERCIVAL,
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 — 13th September 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 September 13th 1926
Medical Referee Cases.
Brandon. James Humphrey.
1. "The said J. Humphrey is to-day suffering from Miners' Nystagmus, and his condition is such that he is unable to do any work that involves much stooping.
2. The incapacity of the said J. Humphrey is almost wholly owing to Miners' Nystagmus.
Dated this 9th day of August, 1926.
(Signed) A. S. PERCIVAL,
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 — 6th 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 6th 1926
Brandon. James Humphrey, 51, hewer.
On 21st December, 1922, this man fell off with Miners' Nystagmus. Full compensation was paid until 23rd July, 1926, when it was reduced to 7/6 per week on a report of Dr. Wardle (the Owners' doctor). The case was referred to the Official Medical Referee, Dr. Percival, who reported on 9th August, 1926, as follows :—
1. "The said J. Humphrey is to-day suffering from Miners' Nystagmus and his condition is such that he is unable to do any work that involves much stooping.
2. The incapacity of the said J. Humphrey is almost wholly owing to Miners' Nystagmus."
On the above report compensation is being continued at the reduced rate of 7/6 per week. Humphrey is still off work and now claims full compensation.
Awarded compensation at the reduced rate of 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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- NEEMARC - Ref: NUMDA/6/1/1/6, Reports of the Compensation Department, Vol VI covering Jan-Dec 1926
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