Duquesne Light Co. v. Commonwealth

Opinion by

Judge Wilkinson, Jr.,

This is an appeal by petitioner (employer) from an order of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Board) affirming an award of benefits to the respondent (claimant) and placing the burden of full payment on employer rather than dividing it with the Commonwealth. We affirm the award but reverse the placing of the full burden of payment on the employer and place 25% on the Commonwealth.

Claimant worked as a coal miner for employer from 1940 to August 17, 1976. On March 24, 1976, claimant suffered a knee injury for which he drew compensation until his recovery…