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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D1920/2/2/12/3
TitleMedical Appeal Tribunal case file for John Fell, aged 64, Miner at Alfreton, relating to an Industrial Accident
Date1952
DescriptionDate of birth: 28/07/1888
Marital status: Married
Address: 39 Independent Hill, Alfreton
Type of injury: Injury - knee
Description of accident: While getting out a bridge he twisted his knee
Further information: Handwritten note states 'His own Dr has advised him to walk with stick.' Increased from 2 to 7 per cent. Hospital notes included with note 'not included in claimant's papers.' The Medical Board Report dated 15 May 1952 states 'Fair for his age.' A Medical Board Report dated 16 November 1951 states Walks with a limp and with the aid of a stick.' It is also noted that he had an amputation of the left index finger in 1950. Spent some time in Berry Hill Rehabilitation Centre.
Extent1 file
LevelFile
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
Archive CreatorNational Union of Mineworkers (NUM) Derbyshire Area
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