Hutz v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

Opinion by

Judge Palladino,

Steve Hutz (Petitioner) appeals from an order of the Workmens Compensation Appeal Board (Board) *164amending the referees order to reflect that compensation for Petitioners specific loss award became due and payable on November 5, 1982 and not May 2, 1974, and assessing statutory interest as of November 5, 1982. We affirm.

Petitioner was employed by Stefanak and Son (Employer) as a sheet metal welder. On February 20, 1973, Petitioner sustained a crushing injury to his right hand and four fingers during the course of his employment. As a result of this injury, Petitioner…