Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board v. Jeddo Highland Coal Co.

Opinion by

Judge Mencer,

The narrow issue in this workmen’s compensation case is whether or not a fatal heart attack suffered by Frank Varenda (decedent) is a compensable injury under Section 301(c) (1) of The Pennsylvania Workmen’s Compensation Act (Act)1 so that his widow, Mrs. Frank Varenda (claimant), may receive benefits.

*92Decedent had been employed by the Jeddo Highland Coal Company (appellant) for about 15 years as an oiler. His job was somewhat unusual in that he worked 7 days a week for at least 11 months prior to his death. He died on November 22, 1972, at which time he and a coworker,…