APPENDIX E – MUNICIPAL POLICIESAPPENDIX E – MUNICIPAL POLICIES\29. Accident Investigation

OBJECTIVE

To determine what went wrong in the workplace that resulted in an accident, or near miss, so that effective corrective action can be taken to prevent recurrence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The supervisor of the department in which the incident, illness or near miss occurred shall assure a complete and thorough accident investigation is conducted. Copies of this report shall be sent to the city administrator for processing and follow-up.

The city administrator needs to review the report to assure completeness and accuracy and maintain a copy in a central accident file.

City management should maintain a copy of any accident report in the employee’s personnel file.

The city administrator can assist the supervisor in incident investigation as required.

Employees must immediately report all occupational incidents, illness and near misses to their immediate supervisor WITHIN 24 HOURS.

The city administrator needs to assure the proper notification of authorities per Federal, State, and Local regulations.

The supervisor shall report to the designated employee safety committee investigative team who will then investigate and report back to the committee.

PROCEDURES

Contact emergency first aid services

Render first aid

Activate investigative unit

The accident investigation forms shall be completed as part of the investigation.

Panel interview with supervisor & employee - employee safety committee may make recommendations. Disciplinary action will be at the city administrator’s discretion.

 

 

 

 

 

Supervisor’s Accident Investigation

(To be completed by the employee’s supervisor or other responsible administrative official)

Location where accident occurred          Employer’s Premises: O   Yes          O   No           Date of accident or illness

                                                                                      Job site: O   Yes                   O   No    ________________________

Who was injured?                                      O   Employee                                       Time of accident                 O   a.m.

                                                                      O   Non-Employee                                                                              O   p.m.

Length of time with firm                          Job title or occupation                       Name of dept. normally assigned to

                                                                                                                                                                                                     

How long has employee worked at job where injury or illness occurred? ___________________

What property was damaged?                                                                Property owned by                                             

What was employee doing when injury/illness occurred? What machine or tool? What operation?

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How did injury/illness occur? List all objects and substances involved. ___________________________________

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Part of body affected                                                 Any prior physical defects? Is so, what?                                       

                                                                                       O   Yes                   O   No                                                                    __

Nature and extent of injury/illness and property damaged (be specific) ___________________________________

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PLEASE INDICATE ALL OF THE FOLLOWING WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE INJURY OR ILLNESS

____Improper instructions                       ____Failure to lockout                                       ____Unsafe arrangement or

                                                                                                                                                                      process

____Lack of training or skill                    ____Unsafe position                                           ____Poor ventilation

____Operating without authority           ____Improper dress                                            ____Improper guarding

____Horseplay                                          ____Improper protective equipment               ____Improper maintenance

____Physical or mental impairment      ____Unsafe equipment                                      ____Inoperative safety device

____Failure to secure                                ____Poor housekeeping                                     ____Other _______________

Was PPE/Safety Equipment used? ________________

Was there property damage? _______________

Was medical treatment sought? ______________             If so, where? ___________________________________

Supervisor’s corrective action to insure this type of accident does not reoccur: _____________________________

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Was employee trained in the appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment/proper safety procedures? _______

Was employee cautioned for failure to use Personal Protective Equipment/proper safety procedures? ___________

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Supervisor’s name                                                                    Supervisor’s signature                                        Date

 

 

Employee’s Report of Injury

(To be completed by the employee)

Employee’s Name: ________________________________________         Male _______  Female _______

Date of birth: _____/_____/_____        Home Telephone # (_____) _______________

Home Address: _______________________________________________________________________________

City: ___________________________________              State: ____________         Zip Code: ____________

Present classification: _____________________________             How long employed here: _________________

Location of accident: __________________________________________________________________________

Date of accident: _______________________                   Time of accident: _________________________

Describe fully how accident occurred: _____________________________________________________________

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PLEASE INDICATE ALL OF THE FOLLOWING WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE INJURY OR ILLNESS

____Improper instructions                       ____Failure to lockout                                       ____Unsafe arrangement or

                                                                                                                                                                      process

____Lack of training or skill                    ____Unsafe position                                           ____Poor ventilation

____Operating without authority           ____Improper dress                                            ____Improper guarding

____Horseplay                                          ____Improper protective equipment               ____Improper maintenance

____Physical or mental impairment      ____Unsafe equipment                                      ____Inoperative safety device

____Failure to secure                                ____Poor housekeeping                                     ____Other _______________

Describe bodily injury sustained (be specific about body part(s) affected): ________________________________

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Recommendation on how to prevent this accident from recurring: _______________________________________

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Name of Supervisor: __________________________________

Name(s) of Witness(es): ________________________________________________________________________

When did you report the accident to your supervisor? ____________________________________________

Was medical treatment sought? ____________________ If so, where? ___________________________________

Was there property damage? ____________________________________________________________________

 

 

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Employee Signature                                                                                                  Date

 

 

Accident Witness Statement

(To be completed by accident witness)

 

 

Injured Employee’s Name: ______________________________________________________________________

Name of Witness: _____________________________________________________________________________

Home Address of Witness: ______________________________________________________________________

City: ___________________________________              State: ____________         Zip Code: ____________

Location of accident: __________________________________________________________________________

Date of accident: _______________________                   Time of accident: _________________________

 

Describe fully how accident occurred: ____________________________________________________________

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Describe bodily injury sustained (be specific about body part(s) affected): ________________________________

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Witness Signature                                                                                                                      Date