Non-fatal Accident

Stanley Short

Durham Miners' Association
Compensation Department

Sherburn Hill. Stanley Short, 16, rope lad.

On 3rd December, 1925, Short sustained an injury to the ring finger on the right hand while lifting a tub. Full compensation was paid until 18th January, 1926, when he returned to his ordinary work, and he continued at such until the beginning of the National Stoppage on 30th April, 1926. On 17th June, 1926, Short had to attend the Durham County Hospital through the finger getting worse. The management are refusing to pay compensation on a report of Dr. Todd (the Owners' doctor).

Dr. Harrison (Short's own doctor) on 23rd July, 1926, reported as follows :—

"Present Condition. — The ring finger of the right hand is in a permanent position of full flexion owing to contraction of the palman fascia and flexon tendons. He is at present undergoing treatment at the electrical department of Durham County Hospital.

Grounds of Opinion. — I am of opinion that the disability from which he is now suffering is a direct result of the injury he sustained on 3rd December, 1925. I am further of opinion that he is thereby rendered totally unfit for work."

Short now claims full compensation.

Claim disallowed. Full compensation to be paid while undergoing operative treatment.

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

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