Welded Tube Co. of America v. Commonwealth

Opinion by

Judge Mencer,

Welded Tube Company of America (Welded Tube) has appealed an order of the Unemployment Compensation Board of Review (Board) granting benefits to Lawrence Jetter (claimant). We affirm.

On' the evening of March 9, 1977, claimant injured his back while taking a shower. The next day, claimant, instead of reporting to work as scheduled, sought and received medical attention for his injury. It is undisputed that, on March 10, 1977, because of the pain and medication, claimant failed to notify Welded Tube *233of Ms absence. Claimant, however, testified that, on March 11,1977, Ms…