[header] How to calculate workers compensation [title] Report a legitimate work-related injury to you supervisor. [step] Your supervisor will then report it to your human resources or safety department, who will then pass it on to their worker's compensation insurance carrier. [substeps] Discuss it with your immediate supervisor first so that all members of your place of employment are involved and aware of the situation. 
It is best not to go over someone's head, even for what seems like an emergency. Your workplace may have a particular procedure that you are required to follow.