Injury Reporting & Medical Treatment

1. Call 9-1-1 for medical emergencies.

2. For any work-related death or serious injury or illness (loss of body part, permanent disfigurement, or inpatient hospitalization greater than 24 hrs for other than observation) call 9-1-1, then immediately after call Environmental Health & Safety at (831) 459-2553 and Office of Risk Services at (831) 459-1787.

3. The injured employee reports the injury to their supervisor and either the supervisor or employee complete the Employer's First Report of Injury (EFR)* within 24 hours, the EFR automatically submits to Risk Services. The Investigation Information section should be completed within 72 hours from the date the incident was reported by the supervisor. For assistance, please contact workers’ compensation (831) 459-2850 or (831) 459-1787.

4. If the employee requests medical treatment, then the supervisor completes the Employee Authorization for Medical Treatment of Occupational Incidents form and provides to the employee to seek medical care.

* To access the online reporting form - go to Employer's First Report of Injury (EFR), then click on "Login" and log in with your CruzID and Gold Password. Click on "Create Claim."