Non-fatal Accident

James (Snr.) Holliday

Durham Miners' Association
Compensation Department

Chopwell. James Holliday (senr.) 61, shifter.

On 31st July, 1924, this man was caught by the haulage rope and ruptured himself. Full compensation was paid until 28th September, 1925, when it was reduced on a report of Dr. Henderson (the Owners' doctor). The case was referred to the Official Medical Referee, Dr. Nattrass, who reported on 4th November, 1925, as follows :—

1. "The said James Holliday is suffering from a large left inguinal hernia, which is readily reducible, and his condition is such that he is unfit for his ordinary work as a shifter, but fit for light work suited to his age (63 years) provided he is fitted with a proper truss.

2. The incapacity of the said James Holliday is due to the accident."

On the above report full compensation was paid up to the date on which a truss was supplied, and thereafter at the reduced rate of 10/per week. No suitable truss having been supplied Holliday now claims full compensation from January, 1926.

Awarded full compensation.

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

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