HEMMLER v. W.C.A.B.


131 Pa.Commw. 24 (1990)

569 A.2d 395

Mark G. HEMMLER, Petitioner, v. WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION APPEAL BOARD (CLARKS SUMMIT STATE HOSPITAL), Respondents.

Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.

Decided January 26, 1990.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Thomas J. Jones, Scranton, for petitioner.

Daniel A. Miscavige, Hazleton, for respondent, Clarks Summit State Hosp.

Before CRUMLISH, Jr., President Judge, COLINS, J., and NARICK, Senior Judge.


COLINS, Judge.

Mark G. Hemmler (claimant) petitions for review of a decision and order of the Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board (Board), which reversed the decision of the referee and denied benefits to claimant.

Claimant was employed as a custodian for Clarks Summit State Hospital (employer) on June 17, 1986, when he sustained an injury consisting of a sprain to the left ankle and torn ligaments while playing basketball with other employees

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