Butler v. Dura Corp.

Respondents appeal from an August 3, 1979, order of the Worker’s Compensation Appeal Board awarding benefits to the claimant. Respondents appeal by leave granted on April 10, 1980.

Claimant began working for Dura Corporation as a die setter in 1954. In late December, 1962, claimant injured his back at work. He continued to work briefly but was hospitalized in early January, 1963, placed in traction and remained in the hospital for several weeks. When he returned to work he could no longer do the heavy lifting and bending required of a die setter. At the order of his doctor he was given work in…