Workers Compensation Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements – IA
IOWA
Must Employers Maintain Records of Accidents or Injuries?
Yes, all injuries causing incapacity for more than 1 day.
Must Employers Report Injuries?
Yes, all injuries resulting in incapacity for more than 3 days.
When Must Report be made?
Within 4 days of the injury, not counting Sundays and legal holidays.
Penalties for Failure to Report
Civil penalty of up to $100 for each occurrence.
Citation to Authority – click link to view statute:
Reports/records of injuries
Failure to report