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What are Maryland’s First Report of Injury Rules?

21 Apr, 2026 Frank Ferreri

                               
Compliance Corner

When a worker gets hurt on the job, what do Maryland employers have to report and when do they have to report it? Simply Research users have access to that info, which varies depending on whether the injury at issue is an "accidental personal injury" or an "occupational disease." We highlight the rules for both here.

Accidental Personal Injury

If an accidental personal injury causes disability for more than 3 days or death, the employer shall report the accidental personal injury and the disability or death to the Commission within 10 days after receiving oral or written notice of the disability or death.

Occupational Disease

On learning or receiving notice that a covered employee has been disabled due to an occupational disease, the employer promptly shall report the disability to the Commission.

Contents of Report

Each report shall state:

(1) Whether the accidental personal injury or occupational disease arose out of and in the course of employment.

(2) The time, cause, and nature of the disability and the accidental personal injury or occupational disease.

(3) The probable duration of the Disability.

(4) Other information that the Commission may require by regulation.

Electronic Access to Data

The Commission shall provide the Commissioner of Labor and Industry with electronic access to the data contained in the reports.

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    • Frank Ferreri

      Frank Ferreri, M.A., J.D. covers workers' compensation legal issues. He has published books, articles, and other material on multiple areas of employment, insurance, and disability law. Frank received his master's degree from the University of South Florida and juris doctor from the University of Florida Levin College of Law. Frank encourages everyone to consider helping out the Kind Souls Foundation and Kids' Chance of America.

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