Report an Injury

Injury Reporting Requirement

In case of an emergency, call 911.

All injuries, regardless of how slight, must be reported to a supervisor immediately, but no longer than 24 hours after the injury.

These guidelines apply to all Purdue employees: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary and Student Employees (in employee status).
Students who are not in employee status follow guidelines in the following links:
West Lafayette campus
- Non-emergency treatment and follow-up care use:
  - Regional Occupational Care Center (ROCC)
    (765) 446-2450
    1321 Unity Pl., Suite A
    Lafayette, IN
    Hours: 8:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
  - Franciscan WorkingWell – Lafayette
    (765) 502-4190
    3218 Daugherty Drive, Suite 140
    Lafayette, IN
    Hours: M-F 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
When these providers are closed, or injury occurs outside of West Lafayette, please consult the link below for a complete list of approved facilities: Approved medical facilities

Notification and Response

FIRST REPORT OF INJURY & TEAM'S INCIDENT INVESTIGATION

The First Report of Injury (FROI) & Team's Incident Investigation (SII) form is available through DocuSign. The FROI form must be completed when a work-related injury occurs.

Team Incident Investigation Form Guidance offers directions on how to fill out the form and outlines the expectations for the investigation process. Additional information can be found in the New Team Incident Investigation Form (TIIF) training.

INJURY REDUCTION COMMITMENT AND WORKER’S COMPENSATION STATEMENT:

Purdue University is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for employees. Environmental Health and Safety partners with faculty, staff and students using the Integrated Safety Plan to promote and empower a culture of accountability and commitment for safety and compliance, striving for the elimination of workplace injury and illness. When injuries do occur, Purdue University follows the Worker's Compensation and Occupational Disease Act of Indiana which provides protection for university employees who are injured while carrying out assigned work related duties.

RETURN TO WORK PROCESS

For questions regarding injury reporting, contact: