Non-fatal Accident

Ralph Wile

Durham Miners' Association
Compensation Department

Ryhope. Ralph Wile, 24, labourer.

On 6th November, 1913, this man sustained an injury to his right foot which had to be amputated ultimately. Full compensation was paid until 4th November, 1925, when it was reduced to 7/6 per week on a report of the Owners' doctor. The case was referred to the Official Medical Referee (Dr. Gordon Bell) who reported on 27th February, 1926, as follows :—

1. "The said Ralph Wile is suffering from amputation of the right foot, and his condition is such that he is disabled from doing the work of a screener, but is fit for work in a lamp cabin.

2. The incapacity of the said Ralph Wile is due to the accident of 6th November, 1913."

On the above report compensation is being continued at the reduced rate of 7/6 per week. No suitable light work has been offered and Wile now claims full compensation.

Awarded full compensation.

Official Medical Referee Cases.

Ryhope. Ralph Wile.

1. "The said R. Wile is suffering from amputation of the right foot, and his condition is such that he is unfit for work as a screener but is fit for work in the lamp cabin.

2. The incapacity of the said R. Wile is due to the accident of 6th November, 1913.

Dated this 27th day of February, 1926.

(Signed) R. GORDON BELL,

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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