Olszewski v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

Opinion by

Judge Doyle,

Before this Court is the appeal of Thomas Olszewski (Claimant) from the order of the Workmens Compensation Appeal Board (Board) reversing the order of the referee which granted Claimant compensation for the loss of one-half of his left little finger under Section 306(c) of the Pennsylvania Workmens Compensation Act1 (Act). We affirm the Boards denial of specific loss benefits.

Claimant sustained a work-related injury to his left little finger while operating a band saw in the course of his employment for McGraw-Edison Company (Employer). The resulting laceration injury to…