Non-fatal Accident

George William Lambert

Durham Miners' Association
Compensation Department

Roddymoor. George William Lambert, 25, hewer.

On 15th December, 1925, this man sustained injuries to his foot through being struck by a pick. Full compensation was paid until 20th September, 1926, when it was reduced to 7/6 per week on a report of Dr. Haig (the Owners’ doctor) who reported on 6th September, 1926, as follows :—

"His condition is such that he is fit for light work on the surface. There is a healed scar of a small punctured wound on the back of the left foot. There is now no swelling nor obvious pain on manipulation, but there seems to be come genuine pain on bearing his full weight on the foot, though he appears to walk very fairly well. I consider that the condition would be benefitted by regular use of the foot, such as might be provided by some light work on the surface.

In my opinion the cause or causes of the workman’s present disablement are injury as stated above and the probable duration of the partial disability is two months."

Dr. Naismith (the man’s own doctor) on 10th September, 1926, reported as follows :—

"Present Condition. — Wound healed but patient complains of pain and weakness of affected foot.

Grounds of Opinion. — Foot should get gradually stronger with use. Light work on the surface."

No suitable light work has been offered and Lambert now claims full compensation.

Awarded compensation at the reduced rate of 14/- per week.

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

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