USX Corp. v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

DOYLE, Judge.

USX Corporation (Employer) appeals an order of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board which reversed a decision of a referee which had granted Employer’s suspension petition under The Pennsylvania Workmen’s Compensation Act (Act). 1

Ellsworth C. Hems (Claimant) sustained a work-related injury to his left thumb on May 8, 1986, while employed as a millwright by Employer. Approximately four weeks later, on June 10, 1986, Claimant developed a brain abscess and underwent brain surgery. Employer accepted liability for the injury to Claimant’s left thumb, and started paying Claimant…