Zimmerman v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

NARICK, Senior Judge.

James Zimmerman (Claimant) appeals from an order of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Board) reversing the referee’s decision granting Claimant’s May 2, 1988 claim petition. We reverse.

The relevant facts as found by the referee are as follows. Claimant commenced employment with Pennsylvania Power & Light Company (Employer) in November of 1969. During his years of service, he worked as a lineman leader, field inspector and service coordinator.

In April of 1982, Claimant experienced a sharp pain in his back while pulling a wire at a customer’s home. He reported the…