Reporting a Significant Injury on Campus

Specific significant injuries are required to be reported immediately to the Illinois Occupational Safety and Health Administration (IL OSHA).

• Was the injury fatal?
• Was the worker admitted to the hospital?
• Was there an amputation?
• Did someone lose an eye?

If the answer to any of these questions is YES, immediately call the Division of Safety and Compliance at
217-255-2106 and provide:

• Building name and address where the incident took place
• Date and time of the incident
• Date and time of notification to supervisor/department official
• Number of fatalities or hospitalized employees
• Name and contact number of the person making the report
• Brief description of the incident

A flyer outlining the requirements should be printed and placed in locations where other important employee information is also displayed. For questions, contact oshs@illinois.edu, 217-265-9828.