Eljer Industries v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

DOYLE, Judge.

Eljer Industries and the Traveler’s Insurance Company (collectively, Employer) petition for review of an order of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board which affirmed a referee’s decision granting the reinstatement petition of Timothy Johnson (Claimant) under the Workers’ Compensation Act (Act).1

Claimant sustained an injury to his lower back while working as a “slip hustler” for Employer on April 3, 1991. By a notice of compensation payable dated May 10, 1991, Claimant received benefits of $270 per week based on an average weekly wage of $405 per week. He subsequently returned…