Kear v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

Opinion by

Judge Barry,

This appeal results from an order of the Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board (Board) which reversed a referees decision granting benefits to the claimant, Kevin Kear (claimant).

Claimánt, a foréman on a drilling operation for the employer, Fairman Drilling Company, was severely injured on his way to work. That injury resulted from a collision between an automobile and the motorcycle claimant was riding. Claimant immediately notified his employer of the accident.

Thereafter claimant timely filed a claim petition seeking benefits for disability and medical expenses. In hfs…