Fatalities & Injuries
Report a workplace death or in-patient hospitalization: 1-800-423-7233.
In Washington State, several employees die each month from injuries or illnesses related to their work. Many others are hospitalized, sometimes with injuries or illnesses that will persist for a lifetime.
Underlying these deaths or hospitalizations are powerful messages about workplace hazard prevention. These messages can help keep other employees safe and working.
Rules
- Reporting Deaths, Probable Deaths and In-patient Hospitalizations (WAC 296-800-32005).
- Definition: Hospitalization (WAC 296-800-370).
- Agriculture (WAC 296-307-015).
- Commercial Diving (WAC 296-37-575).
- Fire Fighting (WAC 296-305-01501).
- Sawmills (WAC 296-78-515 (5)).
Resources
- Report All Injuries Promptly (free poster to print or download):
- Notice to Employees — If a Job Injury Occurs (free poster to print or download — available in English/Spanish).
- Accident — Incident Table (helpful tool).
- Pension and Survivor Benefits (booklet available in English/Spanish).
- Hazard Alerts