Non-fatal Accident
Richard Rutherford
| Accident: | 24th Jul 1923 |
| Age: | 14 |
| Year Born: | abt. 1910 |
| Colliery: | Kimblesworth |
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| Occupation: | Belt Lad |
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Arbitration Committee — 20th 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 20th February, 1924
Kimblesworth. Richard Rutherford, 14, belt lad.
On 24th July, 1923, he was crossing from one side of the belt to the other when he was caught by the separating plough and received injuries to his hand and ankle. Rutherford worked the following day but has not worked since owing to the septic condition of his ankle, and his father reported the accident to the "keeker" 2 or 3 days after the injury Rutherford is still off.
Claim allowed.
Source: Documents at the Durham Miners' Association, Redhills, Durham
- Documents at the Durham Miners' Association, Redhills, Durham
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