Non-fatal Accident

Thomas Bannister

Durham Miners' Association
Compensation Department

Shotton. Thomas Bannister, 60, shifter.

On 16th April, 1916, Bannister ruptured himself whilst lifting a big stone and set up a hernia. He was supplied with a truss and started shift work and worked off and on.

On 26th February, 1924, Dr. Hare on behalf of the owners reported as follows :—

"Unfit for work and his disablement is caused by organic disease due to enlarged prostate and artetio sclerosis partially due to hernia. With a good truss, I estimate his disability at 25% due to this cause and 75% to organic disease."

Dr. Fleming on behalf of Bannister reported :—

"His hernia is present but appears well controlled by his truss. He has arterio-sclerosis with its train of symptoms with particularly chronic bronchitis which, on account of his coughing, causes the hernia to become worse.

In my opinion he is able to do light work."

The case was referred to the Official Medical Referee (Dr. Cook) who reported on 5th April, 1924 :—

1. "The said Thomas Bannister is suffering from

(1) A left inguinal hernia, which is efficiently controlled by a truss he is wearing;

(2) Arterio-sclerosis, chronic bronchitis, enlarged prostate, albuminuria and commencing cataracts; and his condition is such that he is totally incapacitated for work of any kind.

2. The incapacity of the said Thomas Bannister is due

(1) To his rupture = 25%;

(2) General conditions = 75%."

The Owners paid Bannister 4/3 per week on the above report.

Awarded a permanent rate of 7/6 per week compensation.

Official Medical Referee Cases.

Shotton. Thomas Bannister.

1. "The said Thomas Bannister is suffering from

1. A left inguinal hernia, which is efficiently controlled by a truss he is wearing.

2. Arterio-sclerosis, chronic bronchitis, enlarged prostate, albuminuria and commencing cataracts and his condition is such that he is totally incapacitated for work of any kind.

2. The incapacity of the said Thomas Bannister is due —

1. To his rupture — 25%

2. General condition — 75%

Dated this 5th day of April, 1924.

(Signed) W. WARNER COOK,

Medical Referee."

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

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