City of Harrisburg v. Workers' Compensation Appeal Board

OPINION BY Senior Judge KELLEY.

The City of Harrisburg (Employer) petitions for review of an order of the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board (Board) affirming a decision of the Workers’ Compensation Judge (WCJ) granting Jack Palmer’s (Claimant) petition to reinstate compensation benefits and petition to review compensation payable.

On March 19, 2001, Claimant sustained a work related injury while employed by Employer as a maintenance mechanic with the sewer department. Employer accepted liability for Claimant’s injury and a notice of compensation payable was issued which described Claimant’s…