Republic Steel Corp. v. Commonwealth

Opinion by

Judge MacPhail,

This is an appeal from an order of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Board) affirming the referee’s decision granting benefits to Henry Honacki (Claimant).

*31Claimant was employed by various employers in the bituminous coal mining industry from 1934 to January 30, 1976. His last employment, which extended from 1941 to January 30, 1976, was with Be-public Steel Corporation (Employer). Claimant worked below ground from 1941 to September 14,1972 on which date he was transferred by Employer to the position of lampman and janitor where he stayed until he terminated his…