Non-fatal Accident

William Hull

Durham Miners' Association
Compensation Department

Watergate. William Hull, 45, stoneman.

On 20th March, 1926, this man sustained an injury to his elbow through slipping and falling against a prop while pulling up rails. He continued to work until 4th April, 1926, when he had to fall off through septic poisoning supervening. The management are refusing to pay compensation on the grounds that the accident was not reported.

Dr. Smith (the man's own doctor) on 18th August, 1926, reported as follows :—

"Present Condition. — Movements of elbow joint now quite free and injury covered by a healthy scab.

Grounds of Opinion. — This condition (Osteitis) frequently occurs following an injury but may occur without there being any history of accident. Patient did not claim compensation when first attended by me, but now states that he struck his elbow against a prop about a fortnight before he attended at my surgery and that his elbow became inflamed a week before I saw him.

If he can prove the above statements I am of opinion that he will have a fair chance of obtaining compensation."

Hull is still off work and now claims full compensation.

Adjourned.

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

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