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Non-fatal Accident
James Davies
| Accident: | 5th Aug 1920 |
| Age: | 63 |
| Year Born: | abt. 1861 |
| Colliery: | Wheatley Hill |
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| Occupation: | Hewer |
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| Arbitration Committee — 6th February 1924 | |
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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 6th and 20th February 1924
Report of Meeting held 6th February, 1924
Wheatley Hill. James Davies, 63, hewer.
On 5th August, 1920, a fall of coal knocked him down and injured his legs and right side, and in trying to free himself, owing to both legs being fastened, he wrenched his back and side. He was paid full compensation until 21st December, 1923, when payment was reduced to 5/- per week on a report by Dr. Pearson.
Dr. Ryan reported on 27th December, 1923 :—
"A fall of coal came away on him and knocked him backwards, and in trying to save himself he wrenched the muscles of his back and side. He has been unable to work from that date.
PRESENT CONDITION
There is tenderness over the spine and muscular pain on stooping or turning the body from side to side. He suffers from spinal shock and damaged muscles and is unable to follow his employment."
Adjourned for medical examination by Dr. Clay.
Source: Documents at the Durham Miners' Association, Redhills, Durham
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| Arbitration Committee — 10th March 1924 | |
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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 10th March 1924
Wheatley Hill. James Davies, 63, hewer.
On 5th August, 1920, a fall of coal knocked him down and injured his legs and right side, and in trying to free himself, owing to both legs being fastened, he wrenched his back and side. He was paid full compensation until 21st December, 1923, when payment was reduced to 5/- per week on a report by Dr. Pearson.
Dr. Ryan reported on 27th December, 1923 :—
"A fall of coal came away on him and knocked him backwards, and in trying to save himself he wrenched the muscles of his back and side. He has been unable to work from that date.
PRESENT CONDITION
There is tenderness over the spine and muscular pain on stooping or turning the body from side to side. He suffers from spinal shock and damaged muscles and is unable to follow his employment."
The case was before the Committee on 6th February, and adjourned for a joint report to be obtained from Dr. Clay.
Dr. Clay reported on 16th February, 1924 :—
"I examined the above-named on 14/2/24. On the 5th of August, 1920, a large mass of coal pushed him over, and in falling buried his legs, but he was able with the help of a prop to pull himself out. He had great pain in the back and side, which caused difficulty in walking. He was unable to get up next day, and remained in bed for three days, and in the house for three weeks. The pain in the back and side and inability to stoop has continued up to the present time. On examination I found there was limitation of movement in the spine and pain over the side. I am of opinion that the ligaments and joints of the spine have been left painful and tender by the strain, and that he is unfit for work as a hewer or for stonework. He is fit for slow work where there is not much stooping required. The disability is due to the accident.
Claim allowed.
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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