Non-fatal Accident

Joseph Johanson

Durham Miners' Association
Compensation Department

Official Medical Referee Cases.

Boldon. Joseph Johanson.

1. "The said J. Johanson is in good bodily health. Left Thumb. — There is a scar on the inner side of the thumb. This is somewhat tender on pressure but not so tender as when I examined him last (1/9/25). The thumb is pointed and wasted and movements at the interphalangeal joint are rather limited. The rest of the left hand is normal. The grip is weakened, and his condition is such that he is fit for the work of a landing lad or driver. He will be at a disadvantage when he comes to the higher grades of work, e.g., hewing, etc.

2. The incapacity of the said J. Johanson is due to the accident.

Dated this 4th day of February, 1926.

(Signed) J. HAMILTON BARCLAY,

Medical Referee."

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

Durham Miners' Association
Compensation Department

Boldon. Joseph Johanson, 16, datal hand.

On 20th September, 1924, Johanson had his thumb crushed between the tub and roof. Full compensation was paid until he ultimately commenced light work, at which he continued until 6th July, 1925, when he again fell off because of another injury to the already injured thumb. Full compensation was paid until 15th July, 1925, when it was stopped on a report of the Owners' doctor. The case was before the Arbitration Committee on 19th October, 1925, when the claim for full compensation was disallowed. Johanson went through an operation and full compensation was paid until 19th January, 1926, when it was stopped on a report of the Owners' doctor. The case was referred to the Official Medical Referee (Dr. Hamilton Barclay) who reported on 4th February, 1926, as follows :—

1. "The said Joseph Johanson is in good bodily health. Left Thumb. — There is a scar on the inner side of the thumb. This is somewhat tender on pressure but not so tender as when I examined him last (1-9-25). The thumb is pointed and wasted and movements at the inter phalangical joint are rather limited. The rest of the left hand is normal. The grip is weakened and his condition is such that he is fit for the work of a landing lad or driver. He will be at a disadvantage when he comes to the higher grades of work, e.g., hewing, etc.

2. The incapacity of the said Joseph Johanson is due to the accident."

On the above report compensation is being paid at the reduced rate of 7/6 per week. Johanson is still off work and now claims full compensation.

Awarded 2/6 per week.

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

Durham Miners' Association
Compensation Department

Boldon. Joseph Johanson, 16, datal hand.

On 20th September, 1924, Johanson had his thumb crushed between the tub and roof. Full compensation was paid until he ultimately commenced light work, at which he continued until 6th July, 1925, when he again fell off because of another injury to the already injured thumb. Full compensation was paid until 15th July, 1925, when it was stopped on a report of the Owners' doctor. The case was before the Arbitration Committee on 19th October, 1925, when the claim for full compensation was disallowed. Johanson went through an operation and full compensation was paid until 19th January, 1926, when it was stopped on a report of the Owners' doctor. The case was referred to the Official Medical Referee (Dr. Hamilton Barclay) who reported on 4th February, 1926. The Arbitration Committee on 1st March, 1926, awarded Johanson compensation at the reduced rate of 2/6 per week. Had it not been for the accident Johanson would have been putting now. He asks for his case to be reviewed.

Reviewed to pony 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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