Local Appeal Tribunal case file for Francis Straw, aged 54, Ripper at Markham No. 4 Date of birth: Marital status: Married Address: 34 Wilson Avenue, Clowne Type of benefit claimed: Special Hardship Allowance Type of injury: Injured knees Further information: Straw's accident occurred when he fell down an 8 ft 'dint' in 1955. From evidence recorded by Chairman at the Appeal: 'Could not kneel for about 6 hours a day in his old job. Current earnings £15.18s.9d. 3'6" seam. Deep Hard. Might have to go into Tupton seam about 2 feet 10 inches.' 1963