Chiconella v. Workers' Compensation Appeal Board

OPINION BY

Senior Judge FLAHERTY.

Jack Chiconella (Claimant) petitions for review of a decision of the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board (Board) which affirmed the decision of a Workers’ Compensation Judge (WCJ) denying the Penalty Petition that he filed against the Department of Labor and Industry, Subsequent Injury Fund. We affirm.

Claimant sustained a work-related injury in 1968 that resulted in the amputation of his left arm below the elbow. On April 19, 1990, Claimant sustained an injury to his right wrist while working for Century Steel Erectors (Employer) and he received benefits for…