Helms v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

NARICK, Senior Judge.

William Helms (Claimant) appeals from the order of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (WCAB) that affirmed the referee’s denial of benefits under Section 301(c) of the Pennsylvania Workmen’s Compensation Act (Act), Act of June 2, 1915, P.L. 736, as amended, 77 P.S. § 411. We affirm.

Claimant worked as a maintenance mechanic for United States Gypsum Company (Employer). On June 27, 1985, Claimant engaged in an altercation with George Simpson (Simpson). As a result of this fight, Employer discharged Claimant and Simpson.

On July 15, 1985, Claimant filed a petition…