Connor v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

KELLEY, Judge.

On January 4, 1988, Thomas Connor (claimant) suffered a work-related injury to his right thigh when the tailgate of a dump truck fell and struck his leg. Claimant filed a claim petition against his employer, Super Sucker, Inc. (employer), and after a series of hearings, a referee awarded claimant compensation from January 5, 1988, through August 15, 1988, with benefits terminating after that date.

Claimant appealed to the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (board), averring that the evidence did not support the referee’s finding that disability had terminated. The board remanded…