RAIL_23_59 (Railway Accidents Project (2))

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Page	Row No	Reference to Correspondence	Date	Place of Accident	First name(s)	Surname	Age	Grade	Wages	Cause of accident	Nature of Injuries	Date resumed duty	Duration of disablement	compensation claimed	Compensation Paid.	Railway, Dock or Factory accident
183	9624	443501	30 January 1920	Fitting Shops, Barry	K O	Jones	21	Apprentice Fitter	9s 3d per day	Grinding the face of a hand hammer on the emery wheel when he allowed the hammer to tilt with the result that one of his fingers on left hand was caught between it and the wheel.	End of finger crushed.	4 February 1920	3 days			F
183	9625	443521	24 January 1920 26 January 1920	Erecting Shop, Barry	F E	Turner	18 1/2	Apprentice Fitter	7s 7d per day	Alleges that he was struck on the left knee by some timber packing which slipped when he was in the act of removing the brake shaft of a Loco. on which he was engaged in stripping for repair. Matter not reported until 3 February 1920 although he left work on 26th January 1920.	Synovitis of left knee.	23 February 1920	3 5/6 weeks	£6 14s 2d	£6 14s 2d	F
183	9626	443525	2 February 1920	No 2 Dock	H	Murell	60	Tripper	15s 9d per day	While tipping a wagon of coal at the 25 tip it was found necessary to remove a scotch. On rising after doing this he struck his back against the headstock of the truck	Bruise on back	Did not leave work				D
183	9627	443524	2 February 1920	No 2 Dock	C	Mathews	30	Labourer (S)	13s 6d per day	Placing boxes in a sling on board the SS "Kut" when the hook which he was using slipped and the point entered his left knee	Wound in knee	Did not leave work				D
183	9628	443523	2 February 1920	No 2 Dock	A	Burgess	33	Labourer (S)	13s 6d per day	Assisting in the discharge of general cargo from the SS "Kut" and while handling boxes so as to place them in a sling one of the boxes slipped and fell on his foot.	Toes of right foot bruised	4 February 1920	1 day			D
183	9629	443509	2 February 1920	Carriage Shed, Barry	F E	Wilson	15	Lad porter	4s 5d per day	This youth was engaged in cleaning coaches and when entering a compartment he inadvertently slammed the door on his left hand	Second finger crushed	8th March 1920	4 5/6 weeks	£8 9s 2d	£8 9s 2d	R
183	9630	443526	2 February 1920	No 1 Dock	W J	Limebear	25	Platelayer	96 6d per day	See particulars opposite ref 9632	Righth thumb bruised and lacerated	3rd February 1920	1/2 day			R

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Page	Row No	Reference to Correspondence	Date	Place of Accident	First name(s)	Surname	Age	Grade	Wages	Cause of accident	Nature of Injuries	Date resumed duty	Duration of disablement	Railway, Dock or Factory accident
184	9631	443515	2 February 1920	Locomotive Yard, Barry	J G	Warburton	31	Improver	11s 3d per day	In removing the keep of a crane bearing the latter which was struck came away suddenly coming in contact with his face.	Cut and abrasion under left eye	Did not leave work	Did not leave work	F
184	9632	443526	2 February 1920	N Goods Yard, Barry	W J	Limebear	25	Platelayer	9s 6d per day	Assisting to load sleepers into a wagon when his right hand became jammed between sleeper and the side of the wagon.	Right thumb lacerated and bruised.	3 February 1920	1/2 day	R
184	9633	443516	3 February 1920	Locomotive Sheds, Barry	W S	Goodall	27	Fitter	13s 1d per day	He states that when taking the blastpipe out of a Locomotive, a bar which he was using to keep the smoke box open was moved by a gust of wind, causing the door to swing around and come in contact with his head.	Cut on front portion of head.	Did not leave work	Did not leave work	R
184	9634	443514	3 February 1920	Locomotive Sheds, Barry	C	Evans	15	Cleaner Loco.	4s per day	He states he was removing a piece of coal out of the bunker of a Locomotive when it slipped and fell on his right hand which was resting on the bunker. Mishap occurred during his meal time & he had no business on this Engine.	Top of index finger crushed.	5 February 1920	1 1/2 days	R
184	9635	443539	4 February 1920	Deep Water Entrance	P	McGahan	40	Driver	15s 1d per day	Cleaning mud from the bed of the Caisson when a strand from an old wire cable which was foul of the bed penetrated his right hand	Wound on right hand.	Did not leave work	Did not leave work	D
184	9636	443522	4 February 1920	Locomotive Sheds, Barry	E	David	19	Loco. Cleaner	8s 6d per day	He states that when removing some ashes from the adjustable footplate of a Loco, the flap on being raised, fell and his lef hand was caught between it and the footplate.	Left hand slightly crushed.	Did not leave work	Did not leave work	R
184	9637	443531	5 February 1920	Coal Stage, Trehafod	L E	Jones	41	Guard	10s 9d per day	Applying the brake lever to a wagon of coal when it 'kicked' and came in contact with his left wrist.	Left wrist bruised.	Did not leave work	Did not leave work	R

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Page	Row No	Reference to Correspondence	Date	Place of Accident	First name(s)	Surname	Age	Grade	Wages	Cause of accident	Nature of Injuries	Date resumed duty	Duration of disablement	compensation claimed	Compensation Paid.	Railway, Dock or Factory accident
185	9638	443530	6 February 1920	Trehafod Jct. Sidings	G	Brock	39	Guard	11s 2d per day	He was uncoupling an Engine and an empty coach when the thumb of his right hand became jammed between the ball and screw coupling link.	Nail of right thumb split and flesh lacerated	Did not leave work	Did not leave work			R
185	9639	443537	6 February 1920	No 2 Dock	J	Sullivan	25	Labourer (S)	12s 5d per day	Assisting to discharge some cement, and when moving the tilt on a wagon it fell pinning him to the side of the wagon causing a cut on his right jaw and injuries to his shoulder.	Right jaw cut and left shoulder bruised	11 February 1920	3 days			D
185	9640	443538	7 February 1920	No 2 Dock	A	Stuart	52	Labourer (S)	12s 5d per day	Engaged in rolling a barrel of wine into the bonded store at the transit warehouse when the barrel altered its course and in attempting to right it, his left hand was jammed between the end of the barrel and an iron pillar.	Second and third fingers of left hand badly lacerated.	Certified fit 15 March 1920	5 weeks	£8 15s	£8 15s	D
185	9641	443540	7 February 1920	Grangetown Station	J	Casey	49	Loco. Fireman	12s per day	This man states that he was taking the fire irons off the tank of a Locomotive which was stationary when he slipped and fell, his back striking the handle of the firehole door.	Back bruised	Did not leave work	Did not leave work			R
185	9642	443567	9 February 1920	No 2 Dock	F	Tremlett	30	Labourer (S)	12s 5d per day	Some iron plates were being discharged from a wagon on to the ground - This man was assisting in the work when he slipped and fell bruising his right leg at the knee.	Sinews of right knee strained.	Did not leave work	Did not leave work			D
185	9643	443545	9 February 1920	No 2 Dock	C	Govier	40	Pitwood Worker	Tonnage	Engaged in connection with the discharge of coal from the Sfs "Uskmouth" and as a loaded tub was being raised out of the hold it commenced to swing and struck Grovier against the tub which he was filling.	Right knee severely bruised	10 may 1920	12 5/6 weeks	£22 9s 2d	£22 9s 2d	D
185	9644	443541	10 February 1920	Electrical Engine House Barry	J H	Martins	38	Linesman	11s 10d per day	He was cutting a glass globe with a steel wheel cutter when the globe smashed cutting the index finger of his right hand	Index finger of right hand cut.	Did not leave work	Did not leave work			F

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Page	Row No	Reference to Correspondence	Date	Place of Accident	First name(s)	Surname	Age	Grade	Wages	Cause of accident	Nature of Injuries	Date resumed duty	Duration of disablement	Railway, Dock or Factory accident
186	9645	443544	11 February 1920	Locomotive sheds, Barry	H	Bacon	32	Engine Examiner	12s per day	This man states that he was loosening clinker from the fire bars of a loco when the chisel bar which he was using slipped causing him to fall against the front portion of the boiler	Front row of teeth knocked out, mouth cut and forehead grazed	Did not leave work	Did not leave work	R
186	9646	443550	11 February 1920	Locomotive sheds, Barry	J	James (1)	43	Loco Driver	15s per day	He was working the tracking sand lever of a locomotive when it came of the bracket and his right arm came in contact with the tank	Back of right hand cut and elbow grazed.	Did not leave work	Did not leave work	R
186	9647	443548	11 February 1920	High Level, No.1 Dock	D	Morgan	35	Loco Driver	12s per day	When working the sand lever on the Loco on which he was engaged he knocked his right hand against a nut on the side of the tank.	Right hand bruised	Did not leave work	Did not leave work	R
186	9648	443551	11 February 1920	High Level, No.1 Dock	W J	Davies	24	Loco. fireman	9s 6d per day	Davies states he was in the act of applying the left steam feed injector of the Locomotive on which he was engaged when his arm came in contact with the steam pipe	Burn on the left forearm	16 February 1920	3 days	R
186	9649	443549	12 February 1920	Cadoxton Yard	A	Hodges	41	Loco. Driver	15s per day	He was closing the front damper of a Locomotive when a sharp piece of iron which was protruding from a lever by which the damper was being closed, pierced his right thumb.	Right thumb cut.	Did not leave work	Did not leave work	R
186	9650	443559	12 February 1920	Locomotive Sheds, Barry	J R	Jenkins	42	Loco. Driver	15s per day	When getting down from the footplate of the Engine which he was preparing, the hand rail in a greasy condition, caused him to slip and fall to the ground when he rolled in to the pit. The Engine was stationary at the time.	Right shoulder and thigh wrenched.	Did not leave work	Did not leave work	R
186	9651	443552	12 February 1920	Locomotive Sheds, Barry	H	Seymour	17	Loco. Cleaner	4s per day	Engaged working the left-hand sand lever on a Loco. and to admit more light in to the cab he pushed back the weather board - which caused the cover of the tank to move and fall forward on to his hand.	Bruising of small finger of left hand.	16 February 1920	3 days	R

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Page	Row No	Reference to Correspondence	Date	Place of Accident	First name(s)	Surname	Age	Grade	Wages	Cause of accident	Nature of Injuries	Date resumed duty	Duration of disablement	compensation claimed	Compensation Paid.	Railway, Dock or Factory accident
187	9652	443553	12 February 1920	Rhoose Cement Works	G	Chick	46	Guard	11s 2d per day	When performing shunting operations at Rhoose Cement Works he was in the act of mounting a wagon when he slipped and fell to the ground, wrenching his left knee	Left knee wrenched	Did not leave work	Did not leave work			R
187	9653	443556	13 February 1920	Goods Yard, Barry	E W	Sparks	22	Brakesman	7s 8d per day	While Sparks was standing in the Brake Van attending to the stove the Driver started the train which caused Sparks to lose this balance and his forehead struck the bracket which keeps the stove pipe in position	Forehead bruised.	Did not leave work	Did not leave work			R
187	9654	443560	13 February 1920	Locomotive sheds, Barry	S	Prior	17	Loco- cleaner	5s per day	A crane and a number of wagons were being shunted and during the course of these operations the cab door of the crane became opened and was knocked off by the Engine. In assisting to lift it on to the crane framing. Prior who was acting Point Turner strained his right hand.	Right hand strained.	Did not leave work	Did not leave work			R
187	9655	443563	13 February 1920	Signal Cabin, Barry Island	R	Paviour	40	Signal Fitter	11s 2d per day	He was adjusting the signalling apparatus in this cabin and in getting underneath the locking stage he twisted his right knee.	Right knee wrenched.	Did not leave work	Did not leave work			R
187	9656	443566	13 February 1920	No. 2. Dock	C R	Froom	24	Labourer (S.)	11s 5d per day	Discharging timber from a wagon into the Transit Warehouse when he fell between the wagon and the platform of the warehouse sustaining bruises to his left arm and leg.	Left leg and arm bruised	Did not leave work	Did not leave work			D
187	9657	443569	13 February 1920	Winvoe	E	Worthing	45	Loco. Driver	15s per day	As he was getting the box containing his food from the tank of the Engine on which he was working a splinter pierced his left thumb beneath the nail.	Wound in left thumb	Did not leave work	Did not leave work			R
187	9658	443555	14 February 1920	Cadoxton Sidings	W G	Kiddie	35	Guard	11s 2d per day	Kiddie was in the act of descending from a brakevan when he slipped and wrenched his right knee.	Sprained knee	12 April 1920	8 weeks	£14	£14	R

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