Workers Compensation Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements – WA

WASHINGTON

Must Employers Maintain Records of Accidents or Injuries?

No

Must Employers Report Injuries?

Yes, all injuries resulting in treatment by a physician, disability from work, hospitalization, or death.

When Must Report be made? 

Immediately.

Penalties for Failure to Report

Penalty not to exceed $250

Citation to Authority – click on link to view statute:

RCW § 51.28.025

Duty of employer to report injury or disease