How to Report an Accident

If you are an employee of the Yerkes National Primate Center or Emory University, it is the expectation of Emory University that ALL work-related injuries or illnesses be reported immediately or as soon as reasonably possible, preferably within 24 hours.

The following reporting guidelines apply to Emory University Employees, Employees at the Yerkes Main Station and the Yerkes Field Station should follow the guidance in the following links:

Emory University Reporting Guidance

During Regular Business Hours

If an incident occurs during regular business hours the following guidelines should be followed to report:

  • If Emergency Medical attention is required call 911.  An Emory Incident Report Form should be completed and forwarded to the Emory Employee Health and Workers’Compensation Department (EH/WC) within 24 hours of incident.  If the employee is not able to complete the Emory Incident Report Form, the Supervisor should complete the form.
  • If medical attention is necessary employees should report to the Emory EH/WC Clinic located at 1362 Clifton Road, N.E., HB 53 OR Crawford Long Hospital, 478 WW Orr Building , 6th Floor.  If you would like to talk with the workers’ compensation nurse practitioner before you report, call 404-686-7106 (Crawford Long Hospital-CLH), 404-686-7941 (Emory University Hospital-EUH), Wesley Woods (WW) 404-728-6431.
  • If the incident is minor in nature (no medical attention required) an Emory Incident Report Form must be completed and forwarded to EH/WC at workers.comp@emoryhealthcare.org or faxed to 404-727-5405. 

At any time if you have a close call or an unsafe condition is identified it should be reported to the Environmental, Health and Safety Office at 404-727-5688.

After Hours

If an incident occurs after regular business hours the following guidelines should be followed to report:

  • If Emergency Medical attention is required call 911.  An Emory Incident Report Form should be completed and forwarded to EH/WC within 24 hours of incident.  If the employee is not able to complete the incident report form, the Supervisor should complete the form.
  • For after hours incidents, please contact the Employee Health/Workers’ Compensation Nurse on call for further guidance at:  404-686-5500, PIC# 50464.
  • If the incident is minor in nature (no medical attention required) an Emory Incident Report Form must be completed and forwarded to EH/WC at workers.comp@emoryhealthcare.org or faxed to 404-727-5405. 

Blood or Body Fluids Exposure—Including Needle Sticks

Additional guidance regarding blood or body fluid exposure including all needle stick injuries.

In the event you are exposed to human blood or body fluids.

Eye exposures—Flush eyes for 15 minutes before reporting incident.

All other exposures - Wash exposed area with soap and water before reporting incident.

Report incident immediately to:

Employee health/Workers compensation: 

Normal  business hours 7 AM-4 PM

EUH: 404-686-7941

CLH: 404-686-7106

WW: 404-728-6431

After normal business hours:

For after hours questions / problems contact Employee Health/Workers’ Compensation Nurse on call:  404-686-5500, PIC# 50464.

Yerkes—Call Maureen Thompson @  404-727-8012; Cell ( 404 ) 275-0963.


Needle Stick Line:

EUH: 404-686-8587

CLH: 404-686-2352