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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D1920/2/1/3/5
TitleLocal Appeal Tribunal case file for Arthur Bolsover, aged 47, Continuous Miner (Coal Face worker) at [colliery not stated]
Date1954
DescriptionDate of birth:
Marital status: Married
Address: 12 Oak Street, Mosborough
Type of benefit claimed: Special Hardship Allowance
Type of injury: Back injury
Further information: Accident April 1952 when crushed by a fall of stone. In July 1953 claimant was given Medical Board assessment of 10 per cent for life. Initial Appeal Tribunal 24/06/1954 was adjourned for medical evidence, which concluded 'I think this man suffered sever injury in April 1952 from which he will be permanently incapacitated..... I do not think he will ever be fit to resume his pre-accident work at the coal face'. Letter of thanks to Mr Kitts from claimant 16/04/1954 includes: ' I wish to thank you for the able way in which you have dealt with my case'
Extent1 file
LevelFile
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
Archive CreatorNational Union of Mineworkers (NUM) Derbyshire Area
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