Non-fatal Accident

James Eilbeck

Durham Miners' Association
Compensation Department

Wheatley Hill. James Eilbeck. 25, hewer.

Hillock had his hip dislocated on 9th April, 1923, by a fall of stone. He was paid full compensation until 16th October, 1923, when payment was stopped on a report by Dr. Leigh de Legh, and Eilbeck asked for it to be restored.

Dr. W. B. Arthur reported on 23rd October :—

"I was of opinion on 20th October that the man could try light work where he could have his height and his knees not too far separated on account of the damage done by the dislocated bone. Hence it is apparent this could not be carried out during any occupation in a low place ; that is, hewing, stonework, etc.

The man is still young but the teres ligament and capsular ligaments binding the joint together have been torn through, and in consequence the joint will never be dependable when subjected to strain in certain directions."

Awarded full compensation until suitable light work is found.

Source: Documents at the Durham Miners' Association, Redhills, Durham

Durham Miners' Association
Compensation Department

Wheatley Hill. James Eilbeck, 25, hewer.

Eilbeck had his hip dislocated on 9th April, 1923, by a fall of stone. He was paid full compensation until 16th October, 1923, when payment was stopped on a report by Dr. Leigh de Legh, and Eilbeck asks for it to be restored. Dr. W. B. Arthur reported on 23rd October :—

"I was of opinion on 20th October that the man could try light work where he could have his height and his knees not too far separated on account of the damage done by the dislocated done. Hence it is apparent this could not be carried out during any occupation in a low place ; that is, hewing, stonework, etc.

The man is still young but the teres ligament and capsular ligaments binding the joint together have been torn through, and in consequence the joint will never be dependable when subjected to strain in certain directions."

The case was considered by the Arbitration Committee on 5th December, 1923, and full compensation was awarded as from 20th October, 1923, until suitable light work is offered or obtained in the open labour market.

The Owners obtained medical evidence on 9th February, 1924, that Eilbeck was recovered from the injury, and instructed payment to cease as from 10 days after notice was supplied to Eilbeck.

Adjourned.

Source: Documents at the Durham Miners' Association, Redhills, Durham

Durham Miners' Association
Compensation Department

Wheatley Hill. James Eilbeck, 25, hewer.

Eilbeck had his hip dislocated on 9th April, 1923, by a fall of stone. He was paid full compensation until 16th October, 1923, when payment was stopped on a report by Dr. Leigh de Legh, and Eilbeck asks for it to be restored.

Dr. W. B. Arthur reported on 23rd October :—

"I was of opinion on 20th October, that the man could try light work where he could have his height and his knees not too far separated on account of the damage done by the dislocated bone. Hence it is apparent this could not be carried out during any occupation in a low place; that is, hewing, stonework, etc.

The man is still young but the teres ligament and capsular ligaments binding the joint together have been torn through, and in consequence the joint will never be dependable when subjected to strain in certain directions."

The case was considered by the Arbitration Committee on 5th December, 1923, and full compensation was awarded as from 20th October, 1923, until suitable light work is offered or obtained in the open labour market.

The Owners obtained medical evidence on 9th February, 1924, that Eilbeck was recovered from the injury, and instructed payment to cease as from ten days after notice was supplied to Eilbeck.

Referred to Dr. Martin.

Source: Documents at the Durham Miners' Association, Redhills, Durham

Durham Miners' Association
Compensation Department

Wheatley Hill. James Eilbeck, 25, hewer.

Eilbeck had his hip dislocated on 9th April, 1923, by a fall of stone. He was paid full compensation until 16th October, 1923, when payment was stopped on a report by Dr. Leigh de Legh, and Eilbeck asks for it to be restored.

Dr. W. B. Arthur reported on 23rd October :—

"I was of opinion on 20th October, that the man could try light work where he could have his height and his knees not too far separated on account of the damage done by the dislocated bone. Hence it is apparent this could not be carried out during any occupation in a low place ; that is, hewing, stonework, etc.

The man is still young but the teres ligament and capsular ligaments binding the joint together have been torn through, and in consequence the joint will never be dependable when subjected to strain in certain directions."

The case was considered by the Arbitration Committee on 5th December, 1923, and full compensation was awarded as from 20th October, 1923, until suitable light work is offered or obtained in the open labour market.

The Owners obtained medical evidence on 9th February, 1924, that Eilbeck was recovered from the injury, and instructed payment to cease as from ten days after notice was supplied to Eilbeck.

The case was before the Committee on 24th March, and adjourned for a joint report to be obtained from Dr. Martin, who reported on 3rd April, 1924 :—

"I have this afternoon seen and examined James Eilbeck, aged 26 years, a hewer employed at Wheatley Hill Colliery, and have to report as follows :—

On April 9th, 1923, while in a stooping position he was struck on the lower part of his back by a fall of stone. In consequence, his left knee was forcibly bent on to his chest and at the same time twisted inwards. He was thrown to the ground in that position. After about ten minutes he was released from the fall of stone but on release could not straighten his left hip. He was removed forthwith by ambulance to his home, and on reaching there was seen by his doctor who ordered him to the Hartlepools Hospital. Shortly after admission into Hospital, under an anaesthetic, the dislocation of his left hip was reduced and splints were applied. Three weeks later the splints were removed and massage and movements were commenced. He was altogether an in-patient in the Hospital for five weeks. After reaching home he commenced to walk about, and since then the condition of the left hip has greatly improved. He now complains of pain in front of the left hip and a feeling of tightness there.

His present condition is as follows :—

He is a somewhat weedy youth whose lower extremities show a small degree of knock-knee deformity, the results of rickets in early life. He does not limp while walking.

LEFT HIP There is a slight limitation of rotation movement in this joint, otherwise there is nothing abnormal.

X-Ray examination carried out by Dr. Gamlen shows that the hip joint is normal, but there has been a fracture in the neighbourhood of the small trochanter and some possible injury of the tuber-ischil.

I am of opinion that this man is now able to return to work. I would recommend, however, that for two months the work be of light character."

Awarded full compensation up to the date of Dr. Martin’s report.

Source: Documents at the Durham Miners' Association, Redhills, Durham

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