Injuries on the Job

Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP)

The Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA) is a law which provides benefits for civilian employees of the United States who have suffered work-related injuries or occupational diseases. These benefits include payment of medical expenses and compensation for wage loss.

The FECA is administered by the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP), U.S. Department of Labor. USDA claims are processed by T&T Management.

All civilian employees of the United States are covered regardless of the length of time on the job or the type of position held. Probationary, temporary, term and intermittent employees are covered on the same basis as permanent employees.

All kinds of injuries, including diseases caused by employment, are covered if they occur in the performance of duty. All injuries should be reported when they occur, since a minor injury sometimes develops into a more serious condition. Benefits cannot be paid unless an injury is reported.

Should you suffer an injury, contact Lorraine Beinhaur, Human Resources Specialist, at (717) 237-2155 and provide the following information:

Name
Office Location
Phone
Date and Time Injury Occurred
Cause of Injury
Physical Location Where Injury Occurred
Anatomical Location of Injury
Supervisor’s name, e-mail, phone and fax number

An Injury Notification Report (INR) will be submitted and you will receive an e-mail notification that your injury has been reported, along with follow-up instructions.

For your reference below is policy and other information, forms, etc. regarding OWCP. Any questions, contact Lorraine Beinhaur at (717) 237-2155.

NRCS General Manual Part 421: Workmen's Compensation
NRCS General Manual Subpart A- General Part 421 Workmen's Compensation
NRCS General Manual Subpart B- General Part 421 Traumatic Injury
NRCS General Manual Subpart C- General Part 421 Occupational Disease
NRCS General Manual Subpart D- General Part 421 Wage Loss Compensation
NRCS General Manual Subpart E-  General Part 421 Hearings and Appeals
NRCS General Manual Subpart F-  General Part 421 Return to Work
Office of Workmen's Compensation Programs (OWCP) Questions and Answers about Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA)
FECA Forms

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