Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board v. Bethlehem Mines Corp.

Opinion by

Judge Rogers,

This is an employer’s appeal from an award of medical and hospital expenses in the amount of $475 and of disability payments of about $1000 to a workman who underwent back surgery for the removal of vertebral discs.

The claimant, David N. Pryce, was employed as a welder mechanic for the appellant, Bethlehem Mines. In August 1969 while carrying pipe at his place of employ*438ment he stumbled, fell and twisted his back. He reported the accident to his employer. X-rays were taken but no other treatment was asked for or provided by the employer. The company doctor told the…