Which statement best describes the relationship between injury reporting and the date of knowledge?

• A. The date of knowledge is the date the injury is reported to a supervisor
• B. The date of knowledge is the date of injury occurrence
• C. The date of knowledge is the date the claim form is filed
• D. The date of knowledge is determined by medical treatment date

Answer: (A)

The date of knowledge is the moment the employer becomes aware of the injury, which is typically when the employee reports the injury to a supervisor. This moment matters because it starts the clock for reporting requirements and potential benefits under workers’ compensation. It isn’t the date the injury occurred, the date the claim form is filed, or the date treatment begins. So the best description is that the date of knowledge is the date the injury is reported to a supervisor.