Report a Workplace Accident

Work-related fatality:

  • Report to the OSH Division within eight hours after the death of an employee as a result of a work-related incident.

During normal working hours (weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.), call 1-800-625-2267 or 919-779-8560. After working hours (5 p.m. to 8 a.m.), weekends or holidays, call State Capitol Police at 919-733-3333 to report the fatality.

Work-related injury involving one or more of the following:

  • Any in-patient hospitalization of one or more employees
  • Any work-related amputation
  • Any work-related loss of an eye

Report to the OSH Division within 24 hours of the incident.  Call 1-800-625-2267 or 919-779-8560.  If reporting after normal working hours, you may leave a voicemail. Any in-patient hospitalization of one or more employees, any work-related amputation, and any work-related loss of an eye may also be reported through the online accident reporting form.

Note: For any incidents resulting in the hospitalization of two or more employees after working hours, weekends or holidays, call the State Capitol Police at 919-733-3333 to report the incident.

You may use the Reporting Work-Related Fatalities and Injuries - Checklist as your guide to ensure you have all the information needed to report a work-related fatality or injury.