Non-fatal Accident
Philip Miller
| Accident: | 27th Feb 1924 |
| Age: | 23 |
| Year Born: | abt. 1901 |
| Colliery: | Tursdale |
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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
Tursdale. Philip Miller, 23, hewer.
Fell off with Nystagmus on 27th February, 1924, and was paid full compensation till 2nd April, when he was reduced to light work rate (10/-) on report by colliery doctor.
The colliery doctor (Dr. Oliver) reported 17th March :—
"Suffering from Miners’ Nystagmus — oscillation of eyeballs very marked. Fit for light work on the surface. Duration of partial disability is three months."
Miller has started light work and the claim was withdrawn.
Source: Documents at the Durham Miners' Association, Redhills, Durham
- Documents at the Durham Miners' Association, Redhills, Durham
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