Busacco v. Knox Coal Co.

Pinola, J.,

It is admitted that claimant was entitled to compensation and the sole question involved in this appeal is: Shall the Commonwealth contribute 20 percent or 10 percent?

The facts, which are not in dispute, are as follows:

Claimant was employed by the Saporito Coal Company from January 7, 1940, to July 31, 1943, at its tipple. On or about August 1, 1943, there was a *320change of ownership, and thereafter claimant was employed at the same tipple by the Knox Coal Company until November 1945. From November 1945 to November 3, 1946, claimant was employed by defendant as a brakeman. During all…