No Benefits for Worker Injured After Clocking Out

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania upheld a denial of benefits to a worker for an injury that happened while climbing into a vehicle after he had clocked out for the day. Case: Lewis v. Lehigh Asphalt Paving & Construction Co. (WCAB), No. 1445 C.D. 2021, 10/19/2023, published. Facts: Robert Lewis worked for Lehigh Asphalt Paving & Construction Co. On Nov. 12, 2018, Lewis was at Lehigh’s equipment yard moving equipment in preparation for winter when he began developing pain and weakness in his leg and ankle. After clocking out for the day, Lewis returned to the wo...