Bachman v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

Opinion by

Judge Doyle,

This is an appeal by Abraham J. Bachman, Jr. (Claimant) from a decision of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Board) affirming a referee’s dismissal of Claimant’s petition. We affirm.

Claimant was employed by Caterpillar Tractor Company from 1973 until April of 1976 as a laborer. He alleges that he suffered a work-related injury to his shoulder in or about March of 1975, and gave notice of the injury to his foreman within one week of the accident. At a hearing before a referee, testimony was received on the issue of notice from the Claimant and Claimant’s foreman.…