Atkins v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

KELLEY, Judge.

Dale W. Atkins (claimant) appeals an order of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board which affirmed a referee’s decision dismissing claimant’s claim petition.

Claimant filed a claim petition alleging the occurrence of a work-related injury on April 24, 1992, while in the employ of Geo-Con, Inc., (employer) as an operating mechanic. Claimant alleged that he' fell and struck a piece of machinery which resulted in bruised ribs and pneumonia. The claim petition stated that the injury occurred in Columbus, Georgia and that notice was given to claimant’s acting superintendent on the…