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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D1920/2/2/8/23
TitleMedical Appeal Tribunal case file for Thomas Powell, aged 58, [occupation not stated] at "B" Winning, relating to an Industrial Accident
Date1951
DescriptionDate of birth: 25/12/1892
Marital status: Married
Address: 233 Carter Lane, South Normanton
Type of injury: Injuries - ankle and shoulder
Description of accident: Fall of coals
Further information: The claimant had an accident on 25 August 1950 when coals fell on him, and according to the Claimant's Statement to Medical Board dated 12 January 1951 'I was completely buried.' He spent time in hospital He was assessed at 8 per cent for life from 23 August 1951, final. There are hospital notes included, as well as a letter of appeal from the claimant dated 6 September 1951 which states 'I think my injuries are more severe than realised and suffer a lot of pain from my right shoulder and right ankle.' On appeal, dated 18 October 1951, the percentage was increased to 12 per cent for life.
Extent1 file
LevelFile
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
Archive CreatorNational Union of Mineworkers (NUM) Derbyshire Area
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