Local Appeal Tribunal case file for Frederick Roberts, aged 53, Ripper at Markham No. 4 Date of birth: Marital status: Married Address: 156 Poolsbrook, Chesterfield Type of benefit claimed: Special Hardship Allowance Type of injury: Injuries - legs, hand and eye Further information: Accident in December 1952 caused by ' a shot going off when coupling'. Disablement benefit had been paid reducing from 30 per cent to a final assessment of 6 per cent in December 1954. Since accident 'working in granary, chopping fodder and preparing food for pit ponies'. Medical Board 10 January 1955 declared claimant fit for regular occupation of Colliery Stone Coontractor. Claim form states 'Owing to shocked condition and nerves unable to work underground'. No further medical eveidence was submitted to the Tribunal despite Mr Stone from NUM stating claimant was suffering from dizzy bouts and black outs. Appeal to commissioner form in file, not completed. 1955