Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board of Commonwealth v. American Can Co.

Opinion by Judge Crumlish, Jr.,

The Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Board) affirmed the referee’s order granting the petition of William E. Nicholson (Claimant) to set aside a final receipt and awarding him compensation benefits. His employer, American Can Company (Employer) appeals.

*166Claimant suffered a compensable accident on October 29, 1970 when his left hand was pulled into a feed roller. Claimant and Employer executed a compensation agreement on November 4, 1970. On March 22, 1971, a final receipt was executed. On November 1, 1971, Claimant filed a modification petition which was…