Non-fatal Accident

John George Anderson

Durham Miners' Association
Compensation Department

Shield Row. John George Anderson, 19, tub-cleaner.

On 9th March, 1926, this man had his hand crushed between tubs. Full compensation was paid until 28th April, 1926, when it was reduced to 7/6 per week on a report of Dr. Benson (the Owners' doctor) who reported on 10th April, 1926, as follows :—

"He complains of pain in proximal phalanx of middle finger, right hand. He was sent in for X-Ray examination and the report states there is nothing abnormal.

I think he might try light work, and his condition is such that he is fit for light work.

In my opinion the cause or causes of the workman's present disablement are injuries as stated above and that the probable duration of the partial disability is two weeks."

Dr. Charles (the man's own doctor) on 21st April, 1926, reported as follows :—

"Present Condition. — Hand not sufficiently recovered to function satisfactorily. Fingers cannot be flexed into palm of hand to secure a firm grip owing to contracture of the tendons of 4th finger; use of hand impaired. Will require to have the tendon cut.

Grounds of Opinion. — The hand is so disabled at present that only work of a light nature can be undertaken by it. Left hand quite normal."

Armstrong is still off work and now claims full compensation.

Settled.

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

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