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Workers' Compensation First Report of Injury or Illness

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WORKERS COMPENSATION – FIRST REPORT OF INJURY OR ILLNESS

General

Employer (Name & Address incl. zip)

Carrier/Administrator Claim Number

Report Purpose Code

Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Claim No.

Insured Report No.

Employer’s Location Address (if different)

Location No.

NAICS Code

Employer FEIN

Phone No.

Carrier / Claims Admin

Carrier (Name, Address & Phone Number)

Policy Period

To

Claims Admin (Name, Address & Phone Number)

Carrier FEIN

Policy Number or Self-Insured Number

Administrator FEIN

Agent Name & Code Number

Employee

Legal Name (Last, First, Middle)

Birth Date

Social Security Number

Date Hired

State of Hire

Address (Incl. Zip)

Sex

Marital Status

Occupation/Job Title

Employment Status

Phone

No. of Dependents

NCCI Class Code

Wage Rate

# Days Worked/WK

# Hrs Worked per Day

Full Pay for Date of Injury?

Did Salary Continue?

Occurrence

Time Employee Began Work

Date of Injury or Illness

Time Occurred

Last Work Date

Date Employer Notified

Date Disability Began

Employer Contact Name/Phone Number

Type of Illness/Injury

Part of Body Affected

Did Injury/Illness Exposure Occur on Employer’s Premises?

Type of Illness/Injury Code

Part of Body Affected Code

Department or location where accident or illness exposure occurred

All Equipment, Materials, or Chemicals Employee Using upon Occurrence

Specific Activity Employee Engaged in at Time of Occurrence

Work Process the Employee Was Engaged in at Time of Occurrence

How injury or illness/abnormal health condition occurred. Describe the sequence of events and include any objects or substances that directly injured the employee or made the employee ill.

Cause of Injury Code

Date Returned to Work

If Fatal, Date of Death

Were Safeguards or Safety Equipment Provided?

Were they used?

Treatment

Physician/Health Care Provider (Name & Address)

Hospital (Name & Address)

Initial Treatment

Other

Signature of Injured Employee, or Signature on File, Date

Witness to Accident (Name & Phone Number)

Date Administrator Notified

Date Prepared

Preparer’s Name & Title

Preparer’s Phone Number

Filing this report is not an admission of liability. This report shall not be evidence of any fact stated herein in any proceeding in respect of the injury, illness or death on account of which this report is made. Idaho Industrial Commission, P.O. Box 83720, Boise, ID 83720-0041 IC Form IA-1 (08/2013)

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What the Workers' Compensation First Report of Injury or Illness Is

The Workers' Compensation First Report of Injury or Illness documents an employee work-related injury or occupational illness and provides initial facts to the employer, insurer, and—where required—state workers' compensation authorities. It records the injured worker's identity, date and location of the event, a brief description of the injury or exposure, whether medical treatment was provided, and early lost-time information. The form starts the claim record, triggers employer and insurer workflows, and preserves information needed for benefit determinations, medical authorization, and regulatory reporting across jurisdictions.

Why completing a timely and accurate First Report matters

Completing the First Report quickly preserves facts, supports timely medical care, enables correct benefit calculation, and reduces the risk of claim denial or delayed payments. Accurate early reporting also helps employers meet regulatory obligations and satisfies insurer intake requirements that affect claim acceptance and reserve setting.

Why completing a timely and accurate First Report matters

Who completes and receives this report

Employers, HR or risk professionals, occupational health staff, and treating clinicians commonly prepare or provide input for the First Report.

  • Employer HR or Risk Team — Prepares and files the employer portion, documents witness accounts, and coordinates benefits.
  • Treating Provider or Clinic — Supplies medical facts, treatment dates, and work restrictions for the report.
  • Insurer or Third-Party Administrator — Receives the report to open the claim and begin adjudication.

Copies are retained by employer and insurer; in some states a version is filed with the state workers' compensation board or agency.

Authorized signers and their roles

HR Manager

An HR Manager or designated safety officer typically certifies the employer portion, confirms factual descriptions, and attests to wage and employment details. Their signature verifies employer notice and triggers insurer intake and internal case management procedures.

Treating Physician

A treating physician or authorized clinician documents diagnosis, recommended care, and work restrictions. Their signature or clinic stamp is required where medical certification is needed to substantiate the injury and support initial benefit eligibility decisions.

Information elements required on the form

Employee Name: Full legal name
Date of Injury: MM/DD/YYYY
Location: Work address or site
Injury Description: Brief factual summary
Medical Treatment: Yes / No and provider
Lost Time: Date work stopped/returned

Consequences of incomplete or late reporting

Claim Denial Risk: Delayed benefits possible
Penalty Exposure: Fines in some states
Increased Premiums: Higher insurer reserves
Evidence Loss: Witness memory degrades
Regulatory Action: State audit or sanction
Worker Harm: Delayed treatment or return-to-work

Common preparation mistakes to avoid

  • Incomplete dates or imprecise timestamps that obscure when the injury occurred and when treatment began, complicating benefit eligibility timelines.
  • Using subjective or speculative language rather than factual descriptions of how the injury happened and the body part(s) affected.
  • Failing to record whether the employee missed work or had restricted duty, which affects temporary disability determinations.
  • Not preserving witness contact information or employer investigation notes, reducing the evidentiary basis for claim adjudication.

Step-by-step: how to complete the First Report

Follow these steps to collect required facts, verify accuracy, and route the report to the insurer and any required state agency.

  • 01
    1. Gather facts: Collect employee, witness, and incident details
  • 02
    2. Record medical info: Document treatment, diagnosis, and provider
  • 03
    3. Complete employer fields: Confirm wages, job title, and last day worked
  • 04
    4. Submit and retain: Send to insurer and store a signed copy

Key sections to complete accurately

A professional First Report clearly separates claimant facts, incident details, medical information, employer data, witness statements, and administrative routing to avoid ambiguity during claim intake and adjudication.

Claimant Details

Employee identifiers, contact information, date of birth, and Social Security number when required for claim processing and benefit calculation.

Incident Facts

Exact date/time, location, sequence of events, tools or equipment involved, and immediate corrective actions taken at the scene.

Injury Description

Specify injured body parts, objective findings, symptoms, and whether signs were visible at the time of reporting.

Medical Treatment

Name and address of treating provider, treatment dates, referrals, and whether hospitalization occurred.

Employment Data

Job title, department, supervisor name, usual hours, wage rate, and date last worked to support benefit and wage-loss calculations.

Signatures & Dates

Authorized signers must date and sign; include preparer contact details and any witness statements attached.

Typical filing and routing flow

A clear routing path reduces delays: employer intake, insurer claim opening, state filing where required, and internal case assignment.

  • Employer Intake: Document incident and notify insurer per company policy
  • Insurer Intake: Insurer opens claim and assigns adjuster
  • State Filing: File with state board if jurisdiction requires
  • Case Management: Assign nurse, adjuster, and return-to-work coordinator

How to configure an online filing workflow

Configure digital fields and routing so the form pre-populates employee data, enforces required fields, and sends copies automatically to insurer and HR.

Field Configuration
Pre-fill Employee Data Auto-populate from HRIS
Required Fields Date, injury part, treatment required
Routing Send to insurer and HR automatically
Notifications Email/SMS to assigned adjuster

Digital submission and technical needs

Ensure the e-filing platform supports secure upload, audit trails, and role-based access for employer, clinician, and insurer users.

  • File Formats: PDF, DOCX accepted
  • Audit Trail: Timestamp, IP, signer attribution
  • Integrations: HRIS and claims system connectors

Use secure transmission (TLS) and encrypted storage; configure retention and access policies to meet HIPAA and state data-protection requirements when health data is present.

Typical timelines to observe after an incident

Deadlines vary by employer policy and state rules; treat the timeline below as common operational targets to reduce risk of late reporting and benefits disruption.

Report to Employer:

Immediately after incident or as soon as practicable

Employer to Insurer:

Within 24–72 hours per many insurer contracts and policies

State Agency Filing:

When required, often within 5–10 days of notice; check state rules

OSHA Reporting:

Employer must report severe work-related events under OSHA timelines

Medical Documentation:

Obtain and attach treating-provider notes promptly

Key milestones from incident to claim resolution

Sequential milestones guide case progress from initial event through insurer action and worker recovery.

01

Incident Logged

Employer documents facts and notifies appropriate parties

02

Claim Opened

Insurer assigns adjuster and opens a claim file

03

Medical Management

Treatment, records collection, and work-status updates occur

04

Case Resolution

Benefit determination, closure, or contested adjudication

How the First Report differs from related forms

Compare the First Report to common employee claim or incident forms to understand who completes each and how records are used.

Criteria First Report Employee Claim
Filed by employer/hr employee
Primary purpose insurer intake benefit request
Contains medical info yes (provider input) yes (employee report)
State filing required sometimes no (depends on state)

eSignature vendor comparison for submitting First Reports

Pricing and feature availability vary by vendor and plan; signNow appears first to show common capabilities and price tiers for digital submission and signature workflows.

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Starting Price $8/user/mo $15/user/mo $14/user/mo $19/user/mo $15/user/mo
Free Trial 7-day free trial Varies by plan Varies by plan Varies by plan Varies by plan
Bulk Send Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Audit Trail Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
HIPAA Compliant Yes Yes Yes No No

Frequently asked questions about First Reports

Answers to common questions on timing, signatures, and digital submission to help prevent processing delays and compliance issues.


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