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Non-fatal Accident
Thomas McGurk
| Accident: | 14th Aug 1923 |
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| Colliery: | Marsden |
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| Arbitration Committee — 7th April 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 7th April 1924
Official Medical Referee Cases.
Marsden. Thomas McGurk.
1. "The said Thomas McGurk is suffering from strain of the right shoulder and his condition is such that he is unfit for hewing. He is fit for work that does not require fast movements of the right shoulder.
2. The incapacity of the said Thomas McGurk is due to the accident.
Dated this 28th day of March, 1924.
(Signed) JOHN CLAY,
Medical Referee."
Source: Documents at the Durham Miners' Association, Redhills, Durham
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| Arbitration Committee — 7th May 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 7th and 21st May 1924
Report of Meeting held 7th May, 1924
Marsden. Thomas McGurk, 53, hewer.
McGurk was crushed between a tub and prop on 14th August, 1923 and had his ribs bruised. He was paid full compensation until 14th August, 1923.
The case was referred to the Official Medical Referee (Dr. Clay) who reported on 28th March, 1924 :—
1. "T. McGurk is suffering from strain of the right shoulder and his condition is such that he is unfit for hewing. He is fit for work which does not require fast movements of the right shoulder.
2. The incapacity is due to the accident."
The Owners paid McGurk 20/- on the above report and subsequently reduced to light work rate. Arrangements were again made for 20/- to be paid pending a decision by the Committee. McGurk asked for full compensation up to 6th May, when he started light work in the waste.
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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