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:
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).