When an employee is injured on the job,that employee may:
I.File a worker's compensation claim and accept the government-determined value for the injury.
II.File a tort claim in state court to recover damages above the worker's compensation amount.
III.File a complaint with OSHA to have the employer investigated and charged if violations are present.

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When an employee is injured on the job, the first step should be to file a worker's compensation claim and accept the government-determined value for the injury. However, if the injury is caused by the employer's negligence or intentional act, the employee may also file a complaint with OSHA to have the employer investigated and charged if violations are present. It is not appropriate to file a tort claim in state court as worker's compensation is the exclusive remedy for work-related injuries in most states.

When an Employee Is Injured on the Job,that Employee May