Workers Compensation Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements – ID

IDAHO

Must Employers Maintain Records of Accidents or Injuries?

Yes, all accidents or injuries, fatal or otherwise, of which employer has notice.

Must Employers Report Injuries?

Yes, any injury requiring treatment by a physician, or resulting in an absence from work for more than 1 day,

When Must Report be made?

As soon as practicable, but not more than 10 days after the occurrence of the injury.

Penalties for Failure to Report

Willful failure or refusal to report is a misdemeanor. In such cases, the limitation period shall not run against the claim of any person seeking compensation until the report has been filed.

Citation to Authority – Click link to view statute:

Idaho Code  §§ 72-601 

Record of injuries

Idaho Code  §§ 72-602 

Employer’s notice of injuries

Idaho Code  §§ 72-604 

Failure to report