Reeder v. Workers' Compensation Appeal Board

OPINION BY

Judge FRIEDMAN.

Kurt Reeder (Claimant) petitions for review of the September 13, 2004, order of the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board (WCAB) that affirmed the decision of a workers’ compensation judge (WCJ) granting the modification/review petition filed by Mercer Lime and Stone Company (Employer). We affirm.

Claimant suffered a work-related injury to his face and right eye on April 2, 1998, when a machine hose exploded in his face. Claimant filed a claim petition against Employer, and Claimant also filed a civil action against the manufacturer of the machine and the manufacturer of…