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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D1920/2/1/1/12
TitleLocal Appeal Tribunal case file for George William Keeton, aged 66, Conveyor Belt Attendant at [colliery not stated]
Date1950
DescriptionDate of birth: 09/05/1884
Marital status: Married
Address: Hallfield Gate Lane, Shirland
Type of benefit claimed: Sickness benefit
Type of injury: Injury - right ankle
Further information: Paperwork relates to claims for Injury Benefit, heard by a Local Appeal Tribunal on 26 January 1950 (for which there is no final decision), and later Special Hardship Allowance, which was rejected by the Insurance Officer and appears not to have been the subject of an appeal. According to a medical examiner's report submitted to the Insurance Officer ahead of Keeton's hearing on 26 January, 'He should not do work which involves prolonged standing or walking. Is unfit to resume former occupation as Conveyor Belt Attendant but is not unfit for work within the limits indicated above.'
Extent1 file
LevelFile
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
Archive CreatorNational Union of Mineworkers (NUM) Derbyshire Area
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