Haney v. Commonwealth

Opinion by

Judge Mencer,

This is an appeal by Herbert Haney (claimant) from a decision of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board affirming a referee’s decision which dismissed the claimant’s petition for compensation. We affirm.

The claimant had been employed by the Patterson-Kelley Company, Inc. (employer) for a period of 21 years. His usual work consisted of maintenance and indoor plumbing. During the week of April 3, 1978, the claimant was required by his employer to perform strenuous outdoor labor in very cold weather.

At approximately 2 a.m. on April 7,1978,'the claimant awoke at home with…