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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D1920/2/2/9/18
TitleMedical Appeal Tribunal case file for George Smith, aged 51, Miner at Glapwell No. 2, relating to an Industrial Accident
Date1951
DescriptionDate of birth: 13/11/1899
Marital status: Married
Address: 4 Springfield Road, Holmewood
Type of injury: Injuries - back and hip
Description of accident: A heavy steel ring fell out and struck Smith on the back, felling him to the ground
Further information: Treatment of the back injury included manipulation under anaesthetic. No change in assessment despite GP letter given in evidence stating 'he is unable to do heavy work or much lifting and it was necessary for him to have frequent rests from work although he is doing a light job'.
Extent1 file
LevelFile
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
Archive CreatorNational Union of Mineworkers (NUM) Derbyshire Area
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