Negron v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

Opinion by

Judge MacPhail,

Joel Negron ('Claimant) .suffered a loss of three fingers in an industrial accident which occurred while he was cleaning a punch press at his -employer’s place of business. At the time of the accident, Claimant was 16 years of age.

The referee awarded Claimant workmen’s 'Compensation benefits for the loss of three fingers, 'directed that the employer .should pay a 50% penalty because employer had violated the provisions of 'Section 5 of the Child Labor Law, Act of May 13, 1915, P.L. 286, as amended, 43 P..S. §44, and also awarded Claimant counsel fees in .the amount of…