McGartland v. Ampco-Pittsburgh Corp.

OPINION OF THE COURT

FLAHERTY, Justice.

Anthony T. McGartland (Claimant) appeals here from an order of the Commonwealth Court affirming an order of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Board) reversing a referee’s decision awarding compensation for loss of use of Claimant’s left hand for all practical intents and purposes.

Claimant suffered a work-related injury to his left hand in the course of his employment as a die setter. As a result, he eventually underwent an operation for the amputation of his first, second and third fingers leaving stumps of approximately three-fourths inch in…