Question: What must a federal employee do when injured at work?

Answer:

1. Report the injury to the supervisor right away and obtain first aid as necessary;
   
   
2. Complete a written report (Form CA-1 or CA-2) and give it to the supervisor;
   
   
3. If a traumatic injury is involved, and further medical treatment is needed, obtain authorization (Form CA-16) from the supervisor for treatment by a physician of the employee's choice. If that physician is not available, the employee still has the right to choose a treating physician and should therefore select another;
   
   
4. If a traumatic injury is involved, furnish the supervisor with medical evidence of any disability within 10 calendar days of claiming continuation of pay.

Related Links:
FECA FAQs
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ESA Division of Federal Employees' Compensation (DFEC) Home Page