S.C. Code Regs. 12-905.12. Worker’s Compensation Records

A. Description: Consists of case files containing records and reports generated as the result of employment related accidents involving school district employees. Information includes Reports of Accidents Involving Only Medical Attention; Physician’s Report and Itemized Statement; Employer’s First Report of Injury and Illness; Agreement as to Compensation; Conditional Waiver of Hearing; 60-Day Report; Status Report and Compensation Receipt; Supplemental Memorandum of Agreement As to Payment of Compensation; correspondence with South Carolina Worker’s Compensation Commission, physicians, attorneys, and employees; statements from physicians; copies of internal invoices; copies of receipts and statements for the purchase of medications; copies of purchase requisitions; copies of health insurance claim forms; copies of patient return reports; disposition forms from physicians; and handwritten notes. B. Retention: (1) Employer’s First Report of Injury: 5 years after case settlement, then transfer to employee files. (2) Other Records: 5 years after case settlement, then destroy.