Burroughs v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

Opinion by

Judge Rogers,

Fannie Burroughs, a workmen’s compensation claimant and the appellant in this case, began her employment with Brookvale Manufacturing Co., Inc. in 1976 as a hand presser of men’s coats in which position she was paid an hourly wage. In March or April of 1977 her position was changed to that of steam shoulder press operator trainee and for this work she was paid on a piece rate basis. She suffered an injury to her left hand on June 7, 1977. After returning to work the petitioner was given work other than that of steam shoulder press operator. The petitioner therefore had…