Local Appeal Tribunal case file for Thomas Arthur Ashmore, aged 46, Back ripper at Shirebrook Date of birth: Marital status: Married Address: Not given, Not given Type of benefit claimed: Injury benefit Type of injury: Back injury Further information: According to the summary of facts on the appeal referral, the claimant had an accident on 20 December 1957 when he strained his back by when lowering a tub of dirt. The summary also states 'The claim covered the Christmas holiday period. This was the fourth public holiday out of the last seven that Mr Ashmore had made a short term claim for benefit.' The initial tribunal date was set for 28 January 1958 but was adjourned as the claimant did not attend. The tribunal found on favour on 4 February 1958. 1958