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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D1920/2/2/29/2
TitleMedical Appeal Tribunal case file for Colin Desmond Richmond, aged 38, Coal Miner at Markham Main, relating to an Industrial Accident
Date1954
DescriptionDate of birth: 07/09/1915
Marital status: Not given
Address: 43 Staveley Road, Poolsbrook
Type of injury: Injury to head - vision affected
Description of accident: Large stone fell from roof and pinned his head and shoulders to the floor
Further information: A letter to Joe Kitts from the Union refers to finding the claimant work - 'I have been successful in getting him a job through Baddeley doing odd jobs in Ireland Colliery Offices.' An opthalmologist's report is included. The claimant suffered severe head injuries, including a fractured skull, and has impaired vision and headaches.
Extent1 file
LevelFile
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
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Archive CreatorNational Union of Mineworkers (NUM) Derbyshire Area
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