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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D1920/2/1/7/20
TitleLocal Appeal Tribunal case file for Lawrence Coe, aged 45, Gummer at Markham Main
Date1958
DescriptionDate of birth:
Marital status: Married
Address: 77 Keswick Drive, Newbold, Chesterfield
Type of benefit claimed: Special Hardship Allowance
Type of injury: Multiple injuries
Further information: According to the Summary of facts on the Appeal referral, the claimant had an accident on 14 May 1954 - he was buried by a fall of dirt and received multiple injuries. He was incapable of work until 28 June 1954. A Medical Board decided that he was fit to return to his pre-accident occupation on 1 July 1958 and Special Hardship Allowance was disallowed from 9 July 1958. The tribunal decision of 21 August 1958 was against the claimant and they accepted the Medical Board's report. It is noted in the evidence recorded by the Chairman 'Roof fall - multiple injuries whilst kneeling. Chest, neck and arm affected and stomach. Cannot bend or heavy lifting. Gummer - follow coal cutter. Goes under with shovel clears small coal out. Has to be agile for this job.'
Extent1 file
LevelFile
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
Archive CreatorNational Union of Mineworkers (NUM) Derbyshire Area
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