Zimcosky v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

Opinion by

Judge Colins,

Francis M. Zimcosky (claimant) appeals an order of the Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board (Board) which affirmed the referees decision granting, the suspension petition of United States Steel Corporation (employer).1

Claimant, a millwright, suffered an injury on June 12, 1984, during the course of his employment. Claimant was not immediately placed on workmens compensation. On July 13, 1984, claimants department was closed down and all workers in that department were placed on layoff status. At that time, claimant was placed on workmens compensation pursuant to an…