Non-fatal Accident

John W. Blenkinsopp

Durham Miners' Association
Compensation Department

Dean and Chapter. John W. Blenkinsopp, 41, hewer.

On 17th April, 1923, Blenkinsopp had his knee injured by a fall of stone. He was paid 35/- per week up to 29th March, 1924, when he was reduced to 20/- on the following report :—

"I have examined the films taken of the above and have read Dr. Gamlen’s report.

From this it is evident that the knee joint was involved. I cannot see in the films any displacement in the joint that will permanently prevent the knee being bent further, i.e., to beyond a right angle. Therefore the disability is due to either adhesions in the muscles around the fracture or adhesions in the joint.

These will improve with use, and Blenkinsopp struck me as a man who should try when I showed him what to do. He is fit for shift work and in about six months should be fit for hewing."

Blenkinsopp’s own doctor reported on 19th March, 1924 :—

"This is to certify that I have examined J. Blenkinsopp and find that be is not in a fit state to do anything only the very lightest of work. The movement at the knee joint is still greatly impaired."

Blenkinsopp asked for full compensation to be restored.

Claim allowed.

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

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