Claim of Blain v. Emsig Manufacturing Corp.

—Appeal from a decision of the Workers’ Compensation Board, filed November 27, 1995, which ruled that claimant had given timely notice of injury and awarded workers’ compensation benefits.

On March 29, 1993, claimant fell on her back and neck on a snow covered sidewalk in front of her employer’s premises as she arrived at work. Despite some pain, claimant did not seek medical attention and continued to work until June 2, 1993, when severe back pain rendered her unable to stand or to engage in work. At that time, claimant submitted a written request for disability benefits which informed the…