Non-fatal Accident

Edward Richardson

Durham Miners' Association
Compensation Department

Springwell. Edward Richardson, 18, shaft lad.

On 3rd February, 1925, this lad sustained a fracture of the left elbow through falling off the kip. Full compensation was paid until 19th April, 1926, when it was reduced to 7/6 per week on a report of Dr. Thompson (the Owners' doctor) who reported on 6th April, 1926, as follows :—

"He is suffering from slight muscular rigidity of the elbow following a fracture and his condition is such that he is fit for light work. He has free movement of the joint and should shortly be fit for his ordinary work.

In my opinion the cause of the workman's present disablement is injury as stated above."

Dr. Hetherington (the man's own doctor) on 26th) April, 1926, reported as follows :—

"Present Condition. — He has movement of his elbow joint but is unable to straighten his forearm past about 150°.

He has a great deal of loss of power in the grip of his left hand, and is quite unable to lift any weight with his arm. He is in my opinion unfit for his work.

Grounds of Opinion. — The accident in February 3rd, 1925, being the cause of the limitation of movement in his elbow joint, and his loss of grip is undoubtedly the cause of his incapacity."

No suitable light work has been offered and Richardson now claims full compensation.

Awarded compensation at the reduced rate of 12/- 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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