American Can Co. v. Commonwealth

Opinion by

Judge Blatt,

Carol J. Hettler (claimant) was employed by the American Can Company (employer) as a sorter-packer when she allegedly injured her back on November 27, 1972. She filed a claim petition for disability benefits, but, after a hearing, she was denied compensation. The referee found that she had failed to *171prove either that her injury was work-related or that she had given timely notice of the injury to her employer. On appeal, the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Board) set aside the referee’s determination because he had himself called and conducted the direct examination…