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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D1920/2/2/3/46
TitleMedical Appeal Tribunal case file for Walter Proffitt, aged 55, [occupation not stated] at Oxcroft, relating to a Prescribed Industrial Disease
Date1950
DescriptionDate of birth: 18/10/1895
Marital status: Married
Address: 33 John Street, Clowne
Type of injury: Not applicable
Description of accident: Not applicable
Further information: First diagnosis of Miner's Nystagmus recorded 5 April 1949. Eye specialist report in September 1949: 'Miner's Nystagmus in recovery stage [...] may not be present all the time]. Decision states 'We have a report from a Specialist stating that the claimant has severe Miners' Nystagmus and he should never work underground or near moving machinery.' Working on surface at time of Appeal.
Extent1 file
LevelFile
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
Archive CreatorNational Union of Mineworkers (NUM) Derbyshire Area
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