Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp. v. Commonwealth

Opinion by

Judge Craig,

This is an appeal by J ones & Laughlin Steel Corporation (employer), a self-insured, from an order of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Board) affirming the referee’s decision awarding benefits to Clarence J. Speelman (claimant) and apportioning payment of benefits equally between employer and the Commonwealth.

Claimant was an underground coal miner from 1928 through July 8, 1973.1 Claimant ceased working upon reaching his 65th birthday. During the last year *225of his employment, claimant performed lighter than normal duties, and was required to take more breaks, due…