Harmon Mining Co. v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

PELLEGRINI, Judge.

Harmon Mining Company (Employer) appeals from an order of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Board) awarding Pennsylvania Workmen’s Compensation benefits 1 to Leo Haas (Claimant).

Claimant worked for Employer as a mechanic’s helper and welder. On October 22, 1986, Claimant filed a claim petition with the Bureau of Worker’s Compensation claiming he had sustained a work-related back injury rendering him totally disabled. Employer filed an answer denying the claim.

At the hearing before the Referee, Claimant testified that as part of his duties, he was required to lift…