Home / Human Resources / Supervisor's Toolbox / Work Related Injury

Work Related Injury

In the event of being injured while at work, the steps below should be followed to ensure proper processing:

  1. Employees should immediately report any work related injury to their supervisor.
  2. The Employee should complete the Employee Report of Injury Form and submit it to their Supervisor.
  3. The supervisor should forward the Report of Injury Form to Human Resources within 24 hours of a work-related injury.
  4. If the employee does not wish to seek medical attention, Human Resources will keep the report on file.
  5. If the employee's work-related injury requires medical attention, the supervisor should file a claim with the Georgia Department of Administrative Services, Workers' Compensation Telephonic Claims Reporting System at 1-877-656-7475.
  6. The supervisor will provide to the employee the phone number for the Managed Care Organization plan (MCO) and the claim number for the injury.
  7. The employee will call the MCO to talk to a case manager who will assist the employee in selecting a physician, scheduling an appointment and obtaining follow-up care.
  8. The supervisor should complete the Accident Investigation Form and within 3 days, submit it to Human Resources.
  9. After seeking medical attention, the employee should submit a physician's note regarding the work status to Human Resources.
  10. Human Resources will inform the supervisor if the employee is unable to return to work or if any light duty accommodations are needed.
  11. If the employee is unable to report to work due to the injury, they must complete a Leave Election Form stating how they choose to be paid while out of work. This form is available in the Office of Human Resources.

NOTE: If an injury is an emergency, we advise you to go to the nearest Emergency Room to see a physician right away. If the employee requires additional care, they must coordinate follow-up care via the MCO.

Failure to follow the instructions given by the Georgia Department of Administrative Services may result in medical treatment not being covered under Workers' Compensation.