Molek v. W. J. Rainey, Inc.

Opinion by

Cunningham, J.,

In this workmen’s compensation case the appellant (claimant below) seeks to recover for injuries sustained as the result of a fall down an embankment shortly after stopping his work at defendant’s mine. The referee disallowed compensation, and his action was affirmed by the board and also by the court below.

The following findings of fact made by the referee succinctly describe the mine property and the manner in which claimant received his injuries: “Third: The plant of the defendant is located along a main state highway near Fredericktown, Penna. On one side of the…