Workplace Injuries/Illness Information and Instructions
First Steps After a Workplace Injury/Illness Occurs
- If the injury requires emergency assistance call 9-1-1
- If serious illness/injury* the injured worker should be transported to the nearest medical facility (Enloe Medical Center)
- If minor injury/illness, the injured worker should seek medical care at the appropriate Designated Medical Facility
- Immediately report the injury/illness to the Employee Leaves/Workers’ Compensation Unit 530-898-4670 or leaves-workcomp@csuchico.edu
- Immediately complete the Work-Related Injury and Illness Incident Report (OSHA 301); the employee must be given a copy of Page 3 (completed) “Medical Treatment Information for Work Related Injury/Illness to present to the Designated Medical Facilities as authorization for treatment.
- Submit the completed OSHA 301 to Employee Leaves/Workers’ Compensation Unit via fax 530-898-4364; via MOVEit (PDF), or hand deliver to Kendall 213
*Serious injuries/illnesses include (but are not limited to): serious lacerations; lumbar (back) strains; knee strains or dislocations; possible bone fractures; loss of consciousness or ambulation; life threatening injuries; and exposure to hazardous substances.
Transportation of Ill or Injured Employee
- Supervisors and other employees may not transport ill/injured employees.
- Emergency: call 911 for immediate assistance
If you experience any difficulties in arranging transportation please contact Workers' Compensation 530-898-4670 or Risk Management(opens in new window)530-898-6588.
Designated Medical Facilities
Serious Injury/Illness
Enloe Medical Center Emergency Service
1531 Esplanade, Chico, CA 95926(opens in new window)
Phone: 530-332-7300
Business Hours: 24 hours per day / 7 days per week
Minor Injury/Illness
COMP - California Occupational Medical Professionals
505 Wall Street, Chico, CA 95928(opens in new window)
Phone: 530-809-4907
Business Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Any injury/illness occurring after COMP business hours should be directed to Enloe Medical Center Emergency Services
Employee has Pre-Designated a Personal Physician, Chiropractor or Acupuncturist
If an employee has pre-designated his or her own personal medical doctor (M.D.), doctor of osteopathic medicine (D.O.), medical group, chiropractor or acupuncturist to act as their primary treating physician for a work-related injury or illness, he or she may obtain medical treatment from his or her own provider.
An employee must have a current Work Related Injury and Illness - Predestination of Personal Physician, Chiropractor or Acupuncturist (for Work-Related Injury or Illness) form naming that provider on file with the Employee Leaves and Workers' Compensation Unit prior to a work-related injury or illness.