Warminster Fiberglass v. Workers' Compensation Appeal Board (Jorge)

PELLEGRINI, Judge.

Warminster Fiberglass (Employer) petitions for review of the June 9, 1997 decision and order of the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board (Board) modifying the termination of medical benefits payable to Jose Jorge (Claimant) from December 8, 1992 to May 4, 1995, the date of the Workers’ Compensation Judge’s (WCJ) order.

Claimant worked as a fabricator for Employer from 1971 until January 7,1992, when, while at work, he strained his lower back as he was carrying two 40-pound pails of resin. Employer accepted responsibility for Claimant’s injury and a notice of compensation…