Cooper-Jarrett, Inc. v. Commonwealth, Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

Opinion by

Judge Craig,

In this workmen’s compensation appeal, the employer1 questions an award of compensation by the board,2 affirming a referee’s decision awarding compensation to claimant,3 a truck driver.

While driving a truck for the employer on August 10, 1977, from Sharon, Pa. to Napoleon, Ohio, claimant passed over a rough area in the pavement, which caused the truck to bounce. Although the truck seat was equipped with an automatic air-inflated suspension device intended to cushion against bumps, the testimony was that the seat failed to provide protection and claimant was jolted as the…