Non-fatal Accident

Martin Dufton

Durham Miners' Association
Compensation Department

South Moor 1. Martin Dufton, 54, hewer.

On 3rd December, 1914, this man sustained a compound fracture of the right thigh through a fall of stone, and subsequently the leg had to be amputated. Full compensation was paid until 1921, when he commenced light work in the lamp cabin and he continued at such until 18th November, 1925, when he again fell off through being unable to travel to work. The management are refusing to pay compensation.

Dr. Fox (the man's own doctor) on 11th January, 1926, reported as follows :—

"Present Condition. — Complains of pain and inability to walk or stand on the leg. He is very clumsy when walking. He has been doing work for over years, but had to cease owing to being unable to travel during the stormy weather. He also states he cannot travel to the pit. He might do a suitable job if one could be found nearer at hand.

Grounds of Opinion. — As above."

Dufton is still off work and now claims full compensation.

Awarded full compensation for a certain period.

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

Durham Miners' Association
Compensation Department

South Moor 1. Martin Dufton, 54, hewer.

On 3rd December, 1914, this man sustained a compound fracture of the right thigh through a fall of stone, and subsequently the leg had to be amputated. Full compensation was paid until 1921, when he commenced light work in the lamp cabin and he continued at such until 18th November, 1925, when he again fell off through being unable to travel to work. The management are refusing to pay compensation.

Dr. Fox (the man's own doctor) on 11th January, 1926, reported as follows :—

"Present Condition. — Complains of pain and inability to walk or stand on the leg. He is very clumsy when walking. He bas been doing work for over years, but had to cease owing to being unable to travel during the stormy weather He also states he cannot travel to the pit. He might do a suitable job if one could be found nearer at hand.

Grounds of Opinion. — As above."

Dufton is still off work and now claims full compensation.

The case was before the Arbitration Committee on 7th June, 1926, when he was awarded full compensation for a certain period. The Committee is now asked to determine the period.

Referred to an Official 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

South Moor 1. Martin Dufton, 54, hewer.

On 3rd December, 1914, this man sustained a compound fracture of the right thigh through a fall of stone, and subsequently the leg had to be amputated. Full compensation was paid until 1921, when he commenced light work in the lamp cabin and he continued at such until 18th November, 1925, when he again fell off through being unable to travel to work. The management are refusing to pay compensation.

Dr. Fox (the man's own doctor) on 11th January, 1926, reported as follows :—

"Present Condition. — Complains of pain and inability to walk or stand on the leg. He is very clumsy when walking. He has been doing work for over years, but had to cease owing to being unable to travel during the stormy weather, he also states he cannot travel to the pit. He might do a suitable job if one could be found nearer at hand.

Grounds of opinion. — As above."

Dufton is still off work and now claims full compensation.

The case was before the Arbitration Committee on 7th June, 1926, when he was awarded full compensation for a certain period. The Committee is now asked to determine the period.

The case was before the Arbitration Committee on 19th July, 1926, when it was referred to the Official Medical Referee, Dr. McCullagh, who reported on 24th August, 1926, as follows :—

1. "The said Martin Dufton is suffering from amputation of thigh caused by an accident in 1914, difficulty in getting to and from work and inability to do the work, viz., lamp cabin, and his condition is such that he is totally unfit for work as hewer, but can do light work which does not entail heavy lifting or long standing.

2. The incapacity of the said Martin Dufton is entirely due to the accident in 1914."

Dufton is still off work and now claims full compensation.

Awarded 10/- per week from March 1st, 1926.

Medical Referee Cases.

South Moor 1. Martin Dufton.

1. "The said M. Dufton is suffering from amputation of thigh caused by an accident in 1914, difficulty in getting to and from work and inability to do the work, viz., lamp cabin, and his condition is such that he is totally unfit for work as a hewer, but can do light work which does not entail heavy lifting or long standing.

2. The incapacity of the said M. Dufton is entirely due to the accident in 1914.

Dated this 24th day of August, 1926.

(Signed) A. C. H. McCULLAGH,

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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