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Accident Report Form

The accident report form records a workplace accident in which a person was injured, so the employer can arrange treatment, notify authorities and insurers, process ESI or employee compensation claims and prevent recurrence. HR or the safety officer completes it with the supervisor soon after the accident.

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[Company Logo][Company Name]

ACCIDENT REPORT FORM

Report No.:
[Reference Number]
Establishment:
[Company Name], [Work Location]
Date of Report:
[Date]

A. Injured Person

Name
Employee ID / Contractor Name
Designation
Department
Age
Gender
UAN
ESI IP Number (if covered)
Contact Number
Emergency Contact informed (name, time)

B. Accident Details

Date of accident [DD/MM/YYYY]
Time
Shift and hours worked before accident
Exact place
Activity being performed
Machine / tool / vehicle involved
How the accident happened
PPE being worn at the time

C. Injury Details

Body PartNature of InjurySeverity
[Hand / Leg / Head / Eye / Back / Other][Cut / Fracture / Burn / Sprain / Other][Minor / Serious / Fatal]
[Body Part][Nature][Severity]

D. Treatment

First aid given by
Taken to (hospital / ESI dispensary / clinic)
Doctor's name
Admitted? (Yes / No)
Expected days off work
Date resumed duty

E. Witnesses

NameEmployee IDContactStatement Attached
[Witness Name][Employee ID][Phone][Yes / No]
[Witness Name][Employee ID][Phone][Yes / No]

F. Notifications and Claims

Notification / ClaimRequired?Date SentReference
Statutory accident notice to authority[Yes / No][DD/MM/YYYY][Reference Number]
ESIC accident report[Yes / No][DD/MM/YYYY][Reference Number]
Insurance / employee compensation claim[Yes / No][DD/MM/YYYY][Reference Number]
Principal employer / contractor informed[Yes / No][DD/MM/YYYY][Reference Number]

G. Supervisor's Account and Immediate Action

Supervisor's account
Immediate corrective action
Incident investigation form no.

Declaration

The above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Medical documents are attached and will be kept confidential.

Injured Person (when able)
[Employee Name]
Date: [Date]
Supervisor
[Name]
Date: [Date]
HR / Safety Officer
[HR Name]
Date: [Date]

What this template includes

  • Injured person's details including UAN / ESI number
  • Accident particulars: time, place, activity, machine
  • Body part and nature of injury
  • Treatment given and hospital details
  • ESI, insurance or employee compensation follow-up
  • Statutory notification tracking
  • Witness details and supervisor's account

When to use it

  • A worker is injured by a machine, tool, vehicle or fall
  • An employee is injured while travelling on official duty
  • A contract worker is hurt at your site
  • An injury needs hospital treatment or leads to absence from work

How to customise this template

  1. 1Pre-fill company, unit and ESI code details
  2. 2Add your insurer and policy number for non-ESI employees
  3. 3Fill in the notification steps applicable in your state
  4. 4Attach the incident investigation form for root cause
  5. 5Store with the medical documents in a confidential file

HR tips

  • Get the injured person to hospital first; complete the form after
  • Record the employee's own account when they are able to give it
  • Do not record speculation about fault in the factual section
  • Track days lost to work for safety statistics

Accident notices, ESI accident reports and compensation obligations are governed by the OSH Code, 2020, the Code on Social Security, 2020 and state rules (in force from 21 November 2025, with rules being notified); verify current forms and deadlines.

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Frequently asked questions

Is it mandatory to report a workplace accident?+

Accidents causing death or certain bodily injury and dangerous occurrences must be notified to authorities under applicable laws. ESI-covered employees' accidents must also be reported to ESIC. Check current rules.

Who pays for treatment of an injured employee?+

For ESI-covered employees, ESI provides medical and disablement benefits. For others, the employer's liability for compensation and any insurance policy apply.

What should an accident report contain?+

Who was injured, when, where and how, nature of injury, treatment given, witnesses and immediate action. This form covers each of these.