Guzik v. Laurel Ridge Construction Co.

Opinion by

Weight, J.,

This is a workmen’s compensation case in which the Referee, affirmed by the Board, made an award for twenty per cent partial disability. Upon appeal to the Court of Common Pleas of Westmoreland County, the order of the Board was affirmed. This appeal by the employer’s insurance carrier followed.

The record discloses that John Guzik was employed as a laborer by Laurel Ridge Construction Company. On September 21, 1956, he was setting out flares. One of the flares exploded, Guzik’s pants caught on fire, and his right leg was severely, burned. An open agreement was entered…