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| Archive Reference / Library Class No. | D1920/2/2/8/22 |
| Title | Medical Appeal Tribunal case file for George Henry Powell, aged 51, [occupation not stated] at Glapwell, relating to an Industrial Accident |
| Date | 1950 |
| Description | Date of birth: 13/11/1899
Marital status: Married
Address: 23 Park Street, Birdholme
Type of injury: Skin disorders
Description of accident: Using pit head baths
Further information: This claim involves a number of diagnosed skin conditions: Epidermophytosis; Cellulitis; Dermatitis. It was initially referred to as prescribed disease no 24(b) and the extent of disablement was assessed at 15 per cent from 6 July 1950 to 5 January 1951. According to the Appeal referral, the Insurance Officer decided that the condition was as a result of attending the pit head baths and deemed it to be an industrial accident. A handwritten note dated 8 September 1950 states 'Wants to know what to do about appealling - wants to start work.' A further handwritten note states 'Working on light job. carrying steel Rings. still a bit on feet.' On appeal, dated 8 November 1950, the tribunal increased the extent of disablement to 20 per cent, for 6 months. This was then increased to 30 per cent by a Medical Board examination on 21 December 1950. |
| Extent | 1 file |
| Level | File |
| Repository | Derbyshire Record Office |
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| Archive Creator | National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) Derbyshire Area |