The NCB was aware of the dangers of exposure to excessive levels of noise from 1963, but over the years failed to protect their employees from such danger, with no comprehensive system of hearing protection in place until 1990.

We have over 20 years’ experience of pursuing claims for industrial deafness against the NCB, so your claim would be in safe hands. Generally, a successful claim against the NCB can give rise to awards ranging from £3,000 – £10,000.

The noise levels to which some NCB employees were exposed were far, far too high, well beyond safe levels, so much so that working for the NCB for 2 years would be the equivalent of having worked for over 10 years in a noisy car production factory.

If you have problems with your hearing or you suffer from Tinnitus and you have worked in noise underground or above ground for the NCB, then you should arrange a callback, speak to one of our coal board specialists and make your claim.