Non-fatal Accident

Frederick William Kelly

Durham Miners' Association
Compensation Department

St. Hilda. Frederick William Kelly, 21, coal-cutter.

On 13th September, 1923, this man sustained the loss of his left eye through being struck by a piece of steel. Full compensation was paid until he ultimately commenced light work and he continued at such for three months when he again fell off. Full compensation was resumed and continued until 12th November, 1925, when it was stopped on a report of Dr. Wardale (the Owners' doctor).

The case was referred to the Official Medical Referee (Dr. Percival) who reported on 7th December, 1925, as follows :—

1. "The said T. W. Kelly is a one-eyed man due to the accident of 13th September, 1923, and his condition is such that he is only fit for employment suitable for a one-eyed man.

2. The incapacity of the said T. W. Kelly is partial and is entirely due to the loss of his left eye."

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

Awarded 20/- per week on the basis of partial incapacity.

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

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