Koza v. United States Steel Corp.

Opinion by

Gunther, J.,

Claimant was employed by defendant as a timber-man. On July 21, 1953, he claims, while lifting a fourteen foot timber his foot slipped injuring his back and heart. On May 24, 1954, he filed a claim petition for workmen’s compensation. On June 1, 1954, defendant filed an answer and the case came up for hearing before the referee, who awarded compensation for total disability from July 21, 1953. The Board and the Court of Common Pleas affirmed the decision of the referee.

This appeal is before this Court to determine whether there is competent evidence in the record to…