Local Appeal Tribunal case file for Thomas William Stirland, aged 56, Coalface tracker at Shipley Date of birth: Marital status: Married Address: 172 Ray Street, Heanor Type of benefit claimed: Injury benefit Type of injury: Injury to back/sciatica Further information: Osteo-arthritis present. A Doctor's letter dated 12 September 1961 states the claimant had been working in the pit for 42 years as a coalface tracker. It also provides a medical background and details of the accident which caused an injury to his back and right thigh, leg and ankle. Coppice is also stated as the place of work. 1962