Riley Welding & Fabricating, Inc. v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

NARICK, Senior Judge.

This case requires our court to apply the Supreme Court’s decision in Pieper v. Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Ametek-Thermox Instruments Division), 526 Pa. 25, 584 A.2d 301 (1990). Because of the rationale set forth in Pieper, we reverse.

On September 12, 1985, Ronald B. DeGroft sustained an injury when he jumped from a forklift to avoid being struck by a dislodged beam at Riley Welding and Fabricating, Inc. (Employer). DeGroft underwent surgery to his left knee and received compensation benefits. Pursuant to the Notice of Compensation Payable, the nature of the…