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.
[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.