George v. Commonwealth

Opinion by

Judge Crtjmlish, Jr.,

Paul George (Claimant) appeals a decision of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Board) which reversed the referee’s award of benefits to Claimant pursuant to Section 301(a) of The Pennsylvania Workmen’s Compensation Act (Act), Act of June 2,1915, P.L. 736, as amended, 77 P.S. §431.

We reverse.

Claimant was employed as an oil burner repairman/serviceman by the Comfort Wholesale Heating and Supply Company (Employer). On February 13, 1974, while in the course of his employment, he sustained injuries to his right hand, left shoulder, pelvis and lower back. A…