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Non-fatal Accident
Bart. Teasdale
| Accident: | 2nd May 1915 |
| Age: | 49 |
| Year Born: | abt. 1874 |
| Colliery: | New Brancepeth |
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| Occupation: | Hewer |
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| Arbitration Committee — 28th 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 28th December, 1923
County Court Cases.
New Brancepeth. Bart. Teasdale, 49, hewer.
Fell off with Miners’ Nystagmus on the 2nd May, 1915. After being off for a considerable time he was given light work in the timber yard, and continued at such for two years when he had to cease owing to the colliery closing down. He was not re-started after the lock-out and was restored to full compensation This was paid until 16th May, 1923, when it was stopped on a report by Dr. Wardale. The case was referred to the Official Medical Referee (Dr. Percival) who reported on the 30th June, 1923, as follows :—
1. "The said B. Teasdale shows to-day no Nystagmus. He suffers from tremors and dizziness especially when stooping — this I attribute mainly, if not entirely, to arterio-sclerosis, of which he presents all the signs, and his condition is such that he is unfit for work involving much stooping.
2. The incapacity of the said B. Teasdale is partial and is certainly not entirely due to Miners’ Nystagmus."
Teasdale was paid compensation at the rate of 5/- per week and claimed the full rate.
This case was considered by our side on 14th August, when it was decided to have Teasdale examined by Dr. Cunningham, and if the report from Dr. Cunningham was favourable the case be taken to Court.
Dr. Cunningham examined Teasdale on 18th August, and reported as follows :—
"EXAMINATION — When Teasdale is examined in a stooping position and in a darkened room definite signs of Miners’ Nystagmus can be elicited.
From the result of my examination I am of opinion that Teasdale is incapacitated from working underground; he is, however, fit to perform most kinds of light work at bank in daylight which do not involve much stooping."
The Committee failed to agree on 29th August, 1923.
Judge McCarthy heard the case at Middlesbro’ County Court on 23rd October, 1923, and made an award for 5/- per week.
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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| Ronald H. Teasdale |
Member of Guild of One-Name Studies researching all Teasdale & variant names, especially in Durham & Yorkshire areas. I have 30 years worth of research information which I share free with anyone. |
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