Yantos v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

COLINS, Judge.

Ann G. Yantos (claimant), widow of George J. Yantos (decedent), appeals an order of the Workmen’s Compensa tion Appeal Board (Board) which affirmed the referee’s decision dismissing her fatal claim petition. We affirm.

The decedent was employed by Vulcan Mold & Iron Company (employer) for over twenty (20) years. The employer is in the business of manufacturing iron molds for shipment to its customers. At the time of his death, the decedent was employed as a second pitman, which involved preparing a flask for the receipt of molten metal. Decedent was responsible for placing a core…