Who should the injured worker notify?
The employee should inform the employer promptly. The law requires the employee to notify the employer of the date and place of the accident, if known. Notice may be given orally or in writing. To avoid problems, we recommend the employee give the employer a written notice containing the following items: a) The date and place of the accident; b) A brief description of the accident, injury, or disease; and c) The employee’s name, address, and telephone number. Notice to a fellow worker who is not a part of management is not considered notice to the employer.
