Sullivan's Case

The employee appeals from a decision of the reviewing board of the Department of Industrial Accidents (board) denying him compensation on the ground that his claim was *27untimely under G. L. c. 152, § 41, inserted by St. 1985, c. 572, § 50. That statute provides in relevant part:

“No proceedings for compensation payable under this chapter shall be maintained unless a notice thereof shall have been given to the insurer or insured as soon as practicable after the happening thereof, and unless any claim for compensation due with respect to such injury is filed within four years from the date the…