Compliance Corner
When a worker gets hurt on the job, what do Maryland employers have to report and when do they have to report it? Simply Research users have access to that info, which varies depending on whether the injury at issue is an “accidental personal injury” or an “occupational disease.” We highlight the rules for both here.
Accidental Personal Injury
If an accidental personal injury causes disability for more than 3 days or death, the employer shall report the accidental personal injury and the disability or death to the Commission within 10 days after receiving oral or written notice of the disability or death.
Occupational Disease
On learning or receiving notice that a covered employee has been disabled due to an occupational disease, the employer promptly shall report the disability to the Commission.
Contents of Report
Each report shall state:
(1) Whether the accidental personal injury or occupational disease arose out of and in the course of employment.
(2) The time, cause, and nature of the disability and the accidental personal injury or occupational disease.
(3) The probable duration of the Disability.
(4) Other information that the Commission may require by regulation.
Electronic Access to Data
The Commission shall provide the Commissioner of Labor and Industry with electronic access to the data contained in the reports.
