Local Appeal Tribunal case file for Albert Verdon Balchin, aged 39, Shotfirer at Shipley Date of birth: Marital status: Married Address: 6 Dasley Square, Cotmanhay Type of benefit claimed: Injury benefit Type of injury: Injury - knee Further information: I don't want to lose my job on the coal face through knee worries, as I do thoroughly enjoy working at the face , I am proud of my job.' Claimant was struck on the right knee by a pit prop in November 1955. The injury benefit claim was for 3 days which had no medical certification. 1956