By Sheri Moss VP Nebraska Branch

The cold hard fact is you must do it - You are the Postmaster.  It is Your responsibility to do it both promptly and properly!  My advice to all Postmasters is to be Prepared! If you are prepared for this situation, it can and will go much smoother. 

If you don’t already have an Injury Accident file, it’s recommended that you make one.  This way you can have all the proper accident forms readily available.  Keep a check list of “what to do” on top of the folder.

Whom to Call   

1. 1. YOUR MPOO (immediately)
      

   2. YOUR PMR (so that you can go to the scene) if  PMR is not available, close your window and put a sign on door.
      

   3. SAFETY SPECIALIST
      

   4. LABOR RELATION SPECIALIST
      

   5. INJURY COMPENSATION
      

   6. LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY
      

   7. AMBULANCE
      

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FORMS you will need for a MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT

1. PS FORM 1769 (Accident Report) Must complete within 24 Hours
   

2. PS FORM 1700 (Accident Investigation)
   

3. SF 91 (Drivers Statement)
   

4. Law Enforcement Report
   

5. PS FORM 1768 Safe Driver
   

ARRIVAL at the SCENE

1. DO NOT move the Vehicle
   

2. SECURE the Mail
   

3. Take Photos of the Scene
   

4. Interview Witnesses
   

5. Investigation - write facts pertaining to Who, What, When, Where, Why and How (Be specific)
   

6. DO NOT discuss the Accident with anyone, just GATHER INFORMATION
   

BACK at the OFFICE

1. Complete ALL Forms and Send  ( Make Copies )
   

2. Follow Up - Contact Labor Relations for Advice/ Guidance
   

3. Driver’s Safety Class - (Usually required)
   

4. Write a Job Safety Analysis (Pertaining to the Accident)
   

FORMS if your CARRIER is INJURED in the ACCIDENT and needs MEDICAL TREATMENT

1. CA1  (Federal Employees Notice of Traumatic Injury)
   

2. CA17 (Duty Status Report)
   

3. CA20 (Attending Physician’s Report)
   

4. Injury Employee Checklist (Review with Employee/ Send to injury Comp)
   

5. 2499 (Offer of Modified Assignment, Limited Duty) if the Doctor returns the Employee to Work With Restrictions
   

6. First Script Prescription Card
   

Helpful resources and Guidance @ Website >   Blue Page >  Inside USPS>   Your Area/YourDistrict>  Human Resources, Injury Compensation, Labor Relations, and Safety.

REMEMBER: It’s OK to HOPE for the BEST, but as a Postmaster you need to BE PREPARED for the WORST

Editors Note:

As Webmaster and Editor of the Alaska Branch Website and Newsletter I would like to thank Postmaster Sheri Moss in Nebraska for this fine bit of information.  There really is no need to invent the wheel with good information. 

If there are omitted forms in the list it is with no malice.  Please check with the proper authorities for a complete list for your needs.

This list maybe partial or it maybe complete, but it is a start.