Local Appeal Tribunal case file for Ernest Brunt, aged 59, Coal face worker at Glapwell Date of birth: Marital status: Married Address: 66 Gloucester Road, Chesterfield Type of benefit claimed: Special Hardship Allowance Type of injury: Injury - abdomen Further information: Accident in September 1953 resulting in inguinal hernia after which claimant worked as a gear head attendant. Further accident December 1953 led to second inguinal hernia. Mr Kitts for NUM stated 'The claimant has worked in the colliery underground for 45 years. For 40 years as a coal face worker'. Various medical reports considered stating claimant fit for coal face work, disputed by claimant, stating he was not fit for coal face work. 1956