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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D1920/2/2/55/29
TitleMedical Appeal Tribunal case file for Ralph Cullen, aged 38, Coal miner at Glapwell, relating to an Industrial Accident
Date1957
DescriptionDate of birth: 13/04/1918
Marital status: Married
Address: 63 Selwyn Street, Hillstown, Chesterfield
Type of injury: Injury - ankle
Description of accident: Coming down the heap of stone a piece fell off lip and followed him catching his foot
Further information: Cullen wrote in his appeal letter about his 'deformed' injured ankle with scarring of which he was self conscious 'when I go to the swimming baths and […] unable to run properly while playing tennis […]These things affect my wife too, as when there is a bus to run for, she has to run. And my capabilities on the dance floor are definitely restricted'.
Extent1 file
LevelFile
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
Archive CreatorNational Union of Mineworkers (NUM) Derbyshire Area
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