Work accident

A sudden event connected to work that causes personal injury — for example a fall, a crush injury or an acute strain. The employer must report the accident digitally in EASY if it causes absence beyond the day of injury, and the report must be filed no later than 14 days after the first day of absence. Accidents that may entitle the employee to compensation under the Workers' Compensation Act must also be reported. Failure to report can be fined, and accidents should always be followed up with preventive action in the risk assessment.