Chovic v. Pittsburgh Crucible Steel Co.

Citations

• 71 Pa. Super. 350
• 1919 Pa. Super. LEXIS 108

Syllabus

<p>Workmen’s compensation — Findings of fact — Permanent injuries — Review.</p> <p>The findings of a referee, affirmed by the Workmen’s Compem sation Board, that the claimant suffered a permanent loss of the use of his right hand and, therefore, came within the provisions of paragraph (c) Section 306, of Article III of the Workmen’s Compensation Act of 1915, is a fact found and not a conclusion of law such as may be reviewed on appeal.</p> <p>Where a claimant has lost the use of his thumb, with two of the principal bones shortened through necrosis, and has but little grasping power in his hand .and can barely move his index and middle fingers, the finding of the referee that he has lost the use of his hand, is a question of fact; not reviewable by the appellate courts.</p>