Local Appeal Tribunal case file for James Barnes, aged 54, Coal face work at Shirland Date of birth: Marital status: Married Address: Not given, Not given Type of benefit claimed: Special Hardship Allowance Type of injury: Injury - knee Further information: I was at the back of the cutter timbering the face (on slack). I was kneeling and got my knee fast - twisted.' Working as a conveyor attendant since accident. 1956