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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D1920/2/2/39/18
TitleMedical Appeal Tribunal case file for Oswald Coe, aged 55, Surface worker at Renishaw Park, relating to an Industrial Accident
Date1955
DescriptionDate of birth: 29/01/1900
Marital status: Not given
Address: 39 East Street, Renishaw
Type of injury: Injury - head
Description of accident: Whilst coupling empty tubs, head was trapped between tubs
Further information: From Specialist's report (stamped in red NOT INCLUDED IN CLIENT'S PAPERS): 'This patient suffers from headaches at the site of injury and also attacks of dizziness […] There are many physical manifestations of anxiety - sweating, tachycardia, exaggerated reflexes and deep sighing. [...] A clear case of traumatic neurosis. [...] The legal aspect of it being attributable is debatable but the courts favour the plaintiff in such cases for more than would have been the case in the past'.
Extent1 file
LevelFile
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
Archive CreatorNational Union of Mineworkers (NUM) Derbyshire Area
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