Yeagle v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

PELLEGRINI, Judge.

Carl A. Yeagle (Claimant) appeals an order of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board sustaining a referee’s denial of counsel fees under Section 440 of The Pennsylvania Workmen’s Compensation Act (Act) 1 by holding that Stone Container Corporation (Employer) had a reasonable basis for contesting his claim.

Claimant worked as a corrugator for Employer for approximately 14 years. His position entailed moving rolls of paper weighing up to 5,000 pounds onto a machine which manufactured corrugated cardboard. In addition, the work involved a significant amount of standing for the…