Injury Incident Reporting

Reporting work-related injury incidents, no matter how minor, is vital to eliminating unsafe conditions and preventing recurrence. The Environmental Health and Safety office (EHS) has designed a reporting process to facilitate the written communication and follow-up required after each injury incident occurs.

Employees have the responsibility to report work-related injury incidents to their supervisor immediately, no later than 24 hours, after the incident occurs. Supervisors have the responsibility to investigate all injury incidents. See University Incident Reporting & Investigation PIM #27.

In case of an Emergency or a Life-Threatening Injury please contact Campus Police (from a campus phone dial 911 – from a cell phone dial 704-687-2200).

To Report injury incidents

Employees
  • Must report work-related injury incidents to your supervisor immediately (same day) by completing and signing the Employee Incident Report. The electronic form must be submitted within 24 hours.
  • If medical treatment is needed, the Student Health Center is the FIRST point for medical services for all non-life-threatening injuries resulting from an incident while in the course of employment.
  • If the Student Health Center is closed, consult with the appropriate Medical Providers Authorized for Work-Related Injuries.
  • After treatment is received, return to work with all documentation/instructions from the medical provider.

For more detailed information on the reporting process refer to the following links:

Supervisors
  • If medical treatment is needed, please escort the employee to the Student Health Center (SHC). Ensure you have signed the Employee Incident Report form authorizing treatment for the work-related injury and provide the form to the SHC staff.
  • If the Student Health Center is closed, consult with the appropriate Authorized Medical Providers for Work-Related Injuries.
  • After treatment is rendered, return the employee to work in accordance with instructions by the medical provider.
  • Complete the supervisor incident investigation report by accessing the email link.

For more detailed information on the reporting process refer to the following links:

Please contact the EHS office at 704-687-1111 or ehsoffice@uncc.edu for assistance.

Workers’ Compensation

There may be instances when an injury incident may result in a workers’ compensation claim:

The Workers’ Compensation Program provides benefits to employees who sustain work-related injuries and/or contract occupational diseases while carrying out the duties and responsibilities of their employment. A Third-Party Administrator (TPA), contracted by the state of North Carolina, accepts or denies liability for a workplace injury or illness. The Workers’ Compensation Program is managed by the Office of Risk Management and Insurance. For detailed information, please contact the Office of Risk Management and Insurance at 704-687-8271 or Workers’ Compensation website.