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: When reporting outside of normal business hours (after working hours, on weekends or on holidays) any incidents resulting in the hospitalization of two or more employees, call 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.