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Non-fatal Accident
John Anderson
| Accident: | 24th Nov 1925 |
| Age: | 63 |
| Year Born: | abt. 1863 |
| Colliery: | Esh |
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| Occupation: | Stoneman |
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| Arbitration Committee — 13th April 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 April 13th 1926
Official Medical Referee Cases.
Esh. John Anderson.
1. "The said J. Anderson is suffering from a corneal opacity and an opacity of the lens of his left eye ; the sight of his left eye is limited to perception of light. No improvement is to be expected, and his condition is such that he is only fit for employment suitable for a one-eyed man.
2. The incapacity of the said J. Anderson is entirely due to the accident.
Dated this 13th day of May, 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 — 28th June 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 June 28th 1926
Esh. John Anderson, 63, stoneman.
On 24th November, 1925, this man sustained an injury to his left eye through being struck by a piece of stone. Full compensation was paid until 25th April, 1926, when it was reduced to 7/6 per week on a report of Dr. Haig (the Owners' doctor).
The case was referred to the Official Medical Referee (Dr. Percival) who reported on 13th May, 1926, as follows :—
1. "The said J. Anderson is suffering from a corneal opacity and an opacity in the lens of his left eye ; the sight of his left eye is limited to perception of light. No improvement is to be expected, and his condition is such that he is only fit for employment suitable for a one-eyed man.
2. The incapacity of the said John Anderson is entirely due to the accident."
Anderson is still off work and now claims full compensation.
Awarded compensation at the reduced rate of 20/- 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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