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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D1920/2/2/2/12
TitleMedical Appeal Tribunal case file for William Fox, aged 44, Miner at Denby Hall, relating to an Industrial Accident
Date1950
DescriptionDate of birth: 19/07/1906
Marital status: Not given
Address: 37 Victoria Street, Ripley
Type of injury: Injury - ankle
Description of accident: Slipped whilst walking on main road
Further information: Fox injured himself on 14 December 1949, when he slipped while walking along Main Road, fracturing his right ankle. The reassessment board reported that the right ankle fracture was 'still palpable' on 7 September 1950 (at 10 per cent) and not likely to be a permanent loss of faculty. An award of 'Disablement gratuity' of £2 19- was made. The Medical Board decision was no upheld by the Tribunal who decided the loss of faculty is likely to be permanent. An extra gratuity was granted of £22 10s.
Extent1 file
LevelFile
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
Archive CreatorNational Union of Mineworkers (NUM) Derbyshire Area
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