Owens v. Commonwealth

Opinion by

Judge Crumlish, Jr.,

William J. Owens (Claimant) appeals a decision of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Board) which reversed the referee’s award of compensation benefits.

Claimant was employed as a pile driver for approximately 11 years by G-. A. & F. C. Wagman, Inc. (Employer), a bridge construction company. His job involved the lifting and setting of steel beams weighing from 20 to 100 pounds per running foot. Beginning in April, 1974, Claimant experienced intermittent pain in the shoulder, head and neck areas. The pain became increasingly severe and eventually…