Non-fatal Accident

James W. Glendinning

Durham Miners' Association
Compensation Department

Sacriston. James W. Glendinning, 31, shifter.

On 17th March, 1924, this man had his right wrist fractured through falling from a ladder placed on some full tubs. Full compensation was paid until 30th October, 1925, when it was reduced to 7/6 per week on a report of Dr. Garson (the Owners' doctor) who reported on 9th October, 1925, as follows :—

"He is suffering from strong union in bad position of fractured R. Radius and Ulna near wrist, and ordinary 'Colles' fracture about 6 months ago, and his condition is such that he is not incapable of work."

Dr. Clay (the man's own doctor) on 27th October, 1925, reported as follows :—

"On examination I found there had been a fracture of the outer bone of the right forearm close to the wrist joint, and that the fracture had united with the end fragment displaced backwards and twisted, and that the mal-union made the turning movements of the hand painful and incomplete. I am of opinion that he could not do the full work of a shift-worker, but that he is fit for work which does not necessitate heavy or continuous work with the right hand."

No suitable light work has been offered and Glendinning now claims full compensation.

Awarded 18/- 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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