Compensation for Injury Specialist

Responsibilities

The Compensation for Injury Specialist (INJR) is responsible for administrative financial matters resulting from serious injuries and fatalities occurring on an incident. Close coordination is required with the Medical Unit Leader (MEDL).

Org chart coming soon

Review common and leadership responsibilities.
Obtain a briefing from the Compensation/Claims Unit Leader (COMP) or Finance Section Chief (FSC).
Co-locate INJR with the Medical Unit when possible.
Establish procedure with MEDL on prompt notification of injuries and fatalities.
Review the Form 206 Medical Plan.
Provide written authority for persons requiring medical treatment.
Ensure that correct organization and program forms are being used.
Provide correct billing forms for transmittal to doctor and/or hospital.
Coordinate with MEDL for status of injured/hospitalized personnel.
Obtain witness statements from Safety Officer (SOFR) and/or MEDL, review for completeness.
Maintain a log of all injuries occurring at the incident.
Coordinate or handle administrative paperwork on serious injuries or fatalities.
Provide Legal Officer with documentation support on litigated claims.
Coordinate with appropriate organizations to assume responsibility for injured personnel in local hospitals after demobilization.
Demobilize unit in accordance with Incident Demobilization Plan.
Maintain Form 214a Individual Log and forward to Documentation Unit Leader (DOCL) for disposition.

Handbook Pages	225
Part	B — Incident Management
Section	7.8 Compensation for Injury Specialist (INJR)
Type	role