Non-fatal Accident

T. Setterfield

Durham Miners' Association
Compensation Department

Trimdon Grange. T. Setterfield, 61, hewer.

On 27th April, 1926, this man strained himself while lifting a lull tub. He continued to work until 30th April, 1926. The management are refusing to pay compensation on the grounds that the accident was not reported.

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

"Present Condition. — He is suffering from Right Inguinal Hernia and is waiting for bed at Hospital to have operation.

Grounds of Opinion — I did not see this man till nearly 4 months after injury complained of, and after that lapse of time, and although I think the man is making a true statement, I am quite unable to say definitely that the condition is due to the injury complained of and, in my opinion, I think the only way to decide is by seeing the condition of the sac at the operation."

Dr. David Miller, House Surgeon, the Hartlepools Hospital, reported on 24th September, 1926, as follows :—

"This patient was admitted to the Hospital suffering from Right Inguinal Hernia as a result of lifting tub, 27th April, 1926.

On operation 9th September, 1926 :— The hernia was oblique, and the sac was one of recent formation showing no signs of inflammation nor of adhesions, and fits in well with the history given by the patient."

Setterfield is still off work and now claims full compensation.

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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