Hemmler v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

COLINS, Judge.

Mark G. Hemmler (claimant) petitions for review of a decision and order of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Board), which reversed the decision of the referee and denied benefits to claimant.

Claimant was employed as a custodian for Clarks Summit State Hospital (employer) on June 17, 1986, when he sustained an injury consisting of a sprain to the left ankle and torn ligaments while playing basketball with other employ ees in the gymnasium on employer’s premises during his lunch hour break. Claimant sought benefits which were awarded by the referee. Employer appealed to…