Almeida v. Workers' Compensation Appeal Board

OPINION BY

Judge LEAVITT.

John Almeida (Claimant) appeals from the adjudication of the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board (Board) affirming the decision of the Workers’ Compensation Judge (WCJ). The WCJ granted Claimant’s reinstatement and penalty petitions and dismissed two termination petitions filed by Herman Goldner Company Co. Inc. (Employer). In spite of prevailing on all four petitions, Claimant appealed, challenging a finding of fact made by the WCJ, which finding was affirmed by the Board.

Claimant was employed, by Employer as a steam fitter, which job required going up and down…