Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board of the Commonwealth v. Kennedy

Opinion by

Judge Mencer,

The pertinent facts in this appeal reveal that, on February 4, 1970, Bruce Kennedy (appellant) injured his back while in the course of his employment with Potter Electric Company (Potter). Appellant continued to work for Potter throughout the spring, summer, and fall of 1970. On Wednesday, October 7, 1970, after having worked Monday and Tuesday of that week, appellant was hospitalized for his injury. Potter paid appellant’s wages for the whole week of October 5, 1970. Successful surgery was performed on October 15, 1970, and appellant returned to work on December 28,…