Local Appeal Tribunal case file for Richard John Richards, aged 43, Coal miner at "A" Winning Date of birth: Marital status: Married Address: Not given, Not given Type of benefit claimed: Sickness benefit Type of injury: Nervous exhaustion Further information: Late claim for sickness benefit for period from 11 August 1959, certificate not obtained until 8 September, backdated to 5 June. Richards stated 'I did intend to start work on Tuesday 11 August 1959 but my nerves was that bad I felt I was unable to tolerate the noise in the pit'. 1959