Legal Opinion
Shaffer v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board
Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania
Decided February 10, 1993PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
NARICK, Senior Judge.
Orval W. Shaffer (Claimant) and Hollenback Township (Employer) filed cross-appeals from an order of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Board) that affirmed the referee’s decision with modifications. We affirm.
Claimant sustained a work-related injury to his right wrist while working as a part-time truck driver/laborer for Employer on July 8, 1983. The injury occurred when a co-worker struck Claimant’s wrist with a chain saw. Claimant’s injury did not result in lost wages; and medical bills incurred at the time were paid by Employer’s insurance carrier.
On June 19,…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- Mrs. Smith's Frozen Foods Co. v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal BoardCommonwealth Court of Pennsylvania · 1988
- United States Steel Corp. v. CommonwealthCommonwealth Court of Pennsylvania · 1981
- FMC Corp. v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal BoardCommonwealth Court of Pennsylvania · 1988
- Hawkins v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal BoardCommonwealth Court of Pennsylvania · 1991
- 4156 Bar Corp. v. CommonwealthCommonwealth Court of Pennsylvania · 1981
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