Accidents & Incidents

At William & Mary, we investigate work-related accidents and incidents involving personal injury, illness and significant property or environmental damage. Each investigation is an objective and thorough analysis of the incident that accurately describes the event and suggests ways to prevent similar accidents from occurring in the future. The investigation information is then used to improve our environmental, health, and safety processes.

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The success of an investigation process is largely dependent upon how timely an accident or incident is reported. The longer the delay in reporting an incident, the more difficult it becomes to collect accurate information, identify the root causes, and determine effective solutions.

All William & Mary employees are expected to report an accident or incident within 24 hours of its occurrence. If an accident or incident occurs, please complete the appropriate form(s) and carefully review the related instructions:

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Injuries or illnesses that involve medical treatment beyond first aid will be investigated. Injuries or illnesses that only involve first aid may be investigated if the supervisor or EH&S Office believes it would provide beneficial learning outcomes.

To report a workplace accident or injury, the employee and supervisor must complete all required documents on the University Human Resources Workers' Compensation webpage and submit them to Human Resources as directed.

Spills of oil, chemicals, or other hazardous materials of any amount into a sink, floor drain, exterior storm sewer, or site drainage ditches will be investigated. Spills involving petroleum products will be investigated. Immediately report spills to the EH&S office at (757) 221-1643.

Incidents involving equipment damage should be reported to the William & Mary Police Department by calling (757) 221-4596.

All vehicle accidents involving state-owned or leased motor vehicles will be investigated. Reporting information can be found on the Office of Public Safety's Auto Accidents webpage.

All student employees must complete all required documents on the University Human Resources Workers' Compensation webpage and submit them to Human Resources as directed.

Accidents involving students who are not university employees should be documented and reported to the department and the EH&S Office by completing the Student Accident Form. Medical care may be provided at the Student Health Center or a local medical provider for students who are not employed by the University.

According to the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, animal bites are to be immediately reported to the IACUC, the EH&S Office and the appropriate supervisor. Read Injuries and Illnesses from Animal Bites, Scratches and Other Exposures (pdf) for incident response guidelines. Animal bites that occur during research should be reported by completing the Animal Bite Form.

All visitor and guest accidents should be reported to the William & Mary Police Department by calling (757) 221-4596.

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Work-Related Personal-Injury Accident/Illness

Spill (Oil, Chemicals or Hazardous Material)

Equipment Damage Incident

Vehicle Accident

Student Incident/Accident

Animal Bite During Research

Visitor Incident/Accident