Workers Compensation Board of Prince Edward Island

Reporting a Serious Injury


When a serious injury occurs, employers must immediately report the incident to the WCB Occupational Health and Safety Division by calling the 24/7 Emergency Line at 902-628-7513.

What is a serious injury?

A serious injury can include any of the following:
  • Unconsciousness
  • A fracture
  • Loss of a limb
  • Substantial loss of blood
  • An amputation of leg, arm, hand or foot
  • A burn to a major portion of the body
  • Lost sight in an eye
  • A fatality
When reporting a serious injury, you must report:
  • The nature of the accident and the injury.
  • The date, time and location of the accident.
  • The name of the employer.
  • The name of each person involved in the incident.
The scene of a serious injury must NOT be disturbed unless you are attending to the person injured or killed, preventing further injuries from happening, or protecting property that is endangered as a result of the incident.

In the above situations, the scene of the incident must be preserved until directed by an Occupational Health and Safety Officer.

If a workplace has a Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee, they must also be notified about serious injuries.

Explosions

Employers must report all accidental workplace explosions to the WCB’s OHS Division regardless of whether anyone is injured.

Learn more about reporting serious injuries and explosions:

24-hour Occupational Health and Safety Emergency Line

902-628-7513

If you have further questions about reporting serious injuries and explosions, please contact us.