Non-fatal Accident

John Calvert

Durham Miners' Association
Compensation Department

Tudhoe. John Calvert, 61, hewer.

Calvert had his leg broken on 26th June, 1919, by a fall of coal He was paid compensation at the full rate until 19th January, 1923, when he was reduced to 7/- per week. The case was before the Committee on 7th March, 1923, and Calvert was awarded 10/- per week. Calvert asked for his case to be reviewed, and in support of his application submitted the following report from Dr. Tinsley, dated 5th September, 1923 :—

"PRESENT CONDITION. — There is a good deal of callus on the inner side of shin, the skin being somewhat red and shiny. He states it swells and aches when he walks any distance.

The fracture is firmly united, the alignment good, but there is slight overlapping of the injured bone. There has been some laceration of the muscles on inner side of shin, and this probably accounts for some of the weakness he complains of. He always uses a stick for walking. His gait is slow and he puts much of his weight on his stick.

Although his general health seems good at present, there is some thickening of his arteries and he is 65 years of age. Taking his age and general condition into consideration, I do not think he will be fit for work any more and that the cause of his incapacity is the injury to his leg, he not being a good subject for such injury."

Claim disallowed. The 10/- per week to continue.

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

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