Workers Compensation Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements – SD
SOUTH DAKOTA
Must Employers Maintain Records of Accidents or Injuries?
Yes, all injuries, fatal or other wise, must be recorded and record maintained for at least 4 years after the injury.
Must Employers Report Injuries?
Yes, any injury requiring more than minor first aid or incapacitating employee for 7 or more days.
When Must Report be made?
Within 7 days ( not counting Sundays and holidays) of the employer’s having knowledge of the injury.
Penalties for Failure to Report
Class 2 misdemeanor and an administrative fine of $100.
Citation to Authority – click link to view statute:
Record of injuries sustained by employees
Employer’s report of injury–Failure to report