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Non-fatal Accident
George Anderson
| Accident: | 15th Nov 1919 |
| Age: | 45 |
| Year Born: | abt. 1878 |
| Colliery: | Brandon |
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| Occupation: | Stoneman |
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| Arbitration Committee — 23rd November 1923 | |
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Durham Miners' Association
Compensation Department
Report of Proceedings
of
Arbitration Committee Meeting
held in the
The Coal Trade Offices, Newcastle-on-Tyne
On 7th and 23rd November 1923
Report of Meeting held 23rd November, 1923
Brandon. George Anderson, 45, stoneman.
On 15th November, 1919, Anderson had his left ankle fractured by a fall of stone He was paid full compensation until 28th February, 5920, when he started light work on the engine-plane and worked up to 31st November, 1921. After the lock-out no light work was offered and full compensation was resumed and continued to be paid until 8th September, 1923, when he was certified fit for his ordinary work. Anderson contends he is not and asks for full compensation.
Dr. Denholm reported on 19th September, 1923 :—
"This man is suffering from a mal-united fracture of left ankle. His injury is permanent and unfits him from following his occupation as ‘packer.’ He is fit for light work."
Adjourned for a Joint Report to be obtained from Dr. Martin.
Source: Documents at the Durham Miners' Association, Redhills, Durham
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| Arbitration Committee — 5th December 1923 | |
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Durham Miners' Association
Compensation Department
Report of Proceedings
of
Arbitration Committee Meeting
held in the
The Coal Trade Offices, Newcastle-on-Tyne
On 5th, 19th and 28th December 1923
Report of Meeting held 5th December, 1923
Brandon. George Anderson, 45, stoneman.
On 15th November, 1919, Anderson had his left ankle fractured by a fall of stone.
He was paid full compensation until 28th February, 1920, when he started light work on the engine-plane and worked up to 31st November, 1921. After the lock out no light work was offered and full compensation was resumed and continued to be paid until 8th September, 1923, when he was certified fit for his ordinary work. Anderson contends he is not and asks for full compensation.
Dr. Denholm reported on 19th September, 1923 :—
"This man is suffering from a mal-united fracture of left ankle. His injury is permanent and unfits him from following his occupation as 'packer.' He is fit for light work."
The case was before the last meeting of the Committee and adjourned for a report to be obtained from Dr. Martin
Dr. Martin reported on 28th November, 1923 :—
"This man in consequence of the accident sustained a Potts' fracture of the left ankle. As a result of the outward displacement of the foot he is considerably handicapped and permanently disabled from following other than light employment."
Awarded full compensation until suitable light work is available.
Source: Documents at the Durham Miners' Association, Redhills, Durham
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- Documents at the Durham Miners' Association, Redhills, Durham
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