Messikomer v. Baldwin Locomotive Works

Opinion by

Wrigi-it, J.,

This is a workmen’s compensation case. The Court of Common Pleas overruled defendants’ exceptions to an award made by the Workmen’s Compensation Board and entered final judgment in favor of the claimant. Defendants have appealed.

Emil H. Messikomer, husband of claimant appellee, had been employed by Baldwin Locomotive Works for 32 years prior to November 14, 1947. During this entire period he enjoyed excellent health and never lost any time due to illness. He was an industrious worker, almost six feet in height, and weighed 180 pounds. On November 14, 1947, while on a…