How to Report Injuries or Accidents at Work

How to Report Injuries or Accidents at Work

Employers and workers may both use the Occupational Injury Report Form to report workplace injuries or accidents. Workers filling out this form should mention the amount of time they will need off due to the occurrence. The Occupational Injury Report should include information about the workplace accident or sickness, such as:

The name of the wounded person(s) (s)
Their contact details (address, phone number, extension)
Their division
Their employee identification number
The incident’s timing and date
The circumstances that led up to the incident
Any variables that contributed to the incident
The specifics of the sickness or injury suffered
Treatment of injuries or illnesses
Any time off as a result of the occurrence

While drafting a Workplace Injury Report Form, be as precise as possible since you will need this form to complete the OSHA Form 301. (Injury and Illness Report). The Occupational Injury Report Form is the main record of the occurrence, so fill it out completely, make copies, and file them. That way, if there is ever a lawsuit or disagreement concerning the occurrence, you can go back and check the form (accident or illness).