Schofield v. Commonwealth

Opinion by

Judge Crumlish, Jr.,

Clifford M. Schofield (Claimant) appeals a decision of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Board) affirming the referee’s dismissal of his claim petition.

It was stipulated that Claimant was employed by the Ohio Rubber Company (Employer) whose plant and facilities abut a right-of-way of the Bessemer & Lake Erie Railroad Company (Railroad). The principal means of access to Employer’s property is provided by a private crossing over Railroad’s right-of-way1 which is identified by a sign erected by Railroad designating it as a “private crossing,” and a flood-lit…