Burns v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

KELLEY, Judge.

Sandra Lee Burns (claimant), widow of Michael J. Burns (decedent), appeals an order of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board which affirmed the referee’s decision *82dismissing claimant’s fatal claim petition pursuant to section 301(a) of The Pennsylvania Workmen’s Compensation Act.1 We affirm.

Decedent was employed by State Pipe Services, Inc. (employer) as a foreman. Decedent was a salaried employee with the use of a company truck and no fixed place of employment. He worked at various job sites until the job was completed. As a result, decedent would have to stay in motels for…