Office of Workers' Compensation Program (OWCP)

Injuries

There are two classifications of injuries:

• Traumatic Injuries
  • Caused by a single event
  • Occurred during one work shift
  • Use form CA-1
  • Medical Care–Form CA-16
    
• Occupational Disease
  • Caused by multiple events
  • Occurred during more than one work shift
  • Use form CA-2 along with appropriate checklist

Employees are required to:

• Immediately report all job-related injuries or illness to your immediate supervisor.
• Complete all required injury forms timely.
• Provide all information requested by the Agency and OWCP promptly.
• Immediately report any change in medical condition or restrictions to your supervisor and/or OWCP contact person.
• Advise your physician if light/limited duty is available that is in line with work restrictions caused by your injury.
• Cooperate with the agency and OWCP in their efforts to identify appropriate alternative employment and/or reasonable accommodation.

Updated: 01/16/2004