Local Appeal Tribunal case file for George Arthur Hand, aged 51, Colliery Workshop Progress Worker at Area Workshops Date of birth: Marital status: Married Address: 67 Rayleigh Avenue, Brimington Type of benefit claimed: Special Hardship Allowance Type of injury: Injury to ankle and ear Further information: Previously employed as a pipe fitter at Arkwright Colliery. From NUM Compensation Agent letter to DHSS: 'A pipe fitter has an important role to fulfil being responsible for the extension of water ranges to each coal face. ' 1969