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D1920 - National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) Derbyshire Area - 1867-2015
- 2 - Area Compensation Department - 1906-1997
  - 2 - Medical Appeal Tribunals - 1948-1993
    - 1 - Medical Appeal Tribunals 1948-1950 A-C - 1948-1950

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Archive Reference / Library Class No.	D1920/2/2/1/26
Title	Medical Appeal Tribunal case file for Thomas Conroy, aged 51, Coal face chargeman at Markham No. 4, relating to an Industrial Accident
Date	1950
Description	Date of birth: 25/02/1899 Marital status: Married Address: 84 Calow Lane, Hasland Type of injury: Injury - eye Description of accident: Not given Further information: Following an accident on 28 July 1948, Conroy was left with a corneal scar, reduced vision and photophobia. Following the accident he was working as a gate belt cleaner. His regular occupation had been as a chargeman. Supporting letter states 'prior to the accident [...] he was 'on contract', this being a reference to a system common in the Derbyshire coalfield of working by gangs at a rate which varied [...] as a result of direct negotiation between the chargeman of a particular gang and the pit manager'. Evidence [from whom?] at Special Hardship hearing 14/07/1949 includes: 'Needs a man with full faculties (e.g. both eyes) at coal face, it is so dangerous'. Much of the paperwork concerns pre and post accident earnings in a lot of detail. A handwritten note dated 28 April 1950 states 'very ill (cancer) [...] To neighbours called for Mrs Conroy she cannot leave him' A decision on 22 October 1950 awarded disablement at 30 per cent from 28 November 1950 to 27 November 1952 and Special Hardship allowance awarded of 7/6 from 29 November 1950 to 27 November 1951. There is no paperwork relating to an appeal Tribunal decision.
Extent	1 file
Level	File
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
Archive Creator	National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) Derbyshire Area

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