Carpentertown Coal & Coke Co. v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

DOYLE, Judge.

This is an appeal by Carpentertown Coal & Coke Co. (Employer) from an order of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Board) which affirmed a referee’s decision granting the claim petition of William C. Seybert (Claimant).

The pertinent facts as found by the referee are as follows: Claimant was employed as a foreman when, on November 11, 1986, while helping to pull a heavy electric cable, he became short of breath. He was able to finish out the work day although his symptoms continued. The following day Claimant reported for work despite the fact that his symptoms persisted. At…