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Yes — if job related. Under Section 51E of the ESI Act, accidents during travel to and from work are treated as employment injuries where there is a clear nexus with employment. This makes the employee (or dependents) eligible for compensation and protection even outside office premises.
Employees with monthly wages of ₹21,000 or below in an ESI-registered organisation that pays contributions regularly. The scheme extends medical care and financial assistance to workers and their dependents in case of sickness, injury, or disability.
Employers must submit an Accident Report to the Branch Office/ESI Dispensary within 24 hours in case of death or disablement. Minor accidents not leading to absence from work need not be reported.
Every employer must maintain an accident book in the prescribed format to record incidents causing personal injury to insured persons. Each book must be preserved for five years from the last entry date.
Slips, trips, and falls cause 29% of non-fatal injuries in workplaces across industries — from offices to factories and retail — usually linked to slippery floors, uneven surfaces, or cluttered walkways.
Ravi Sharma, a factory worker, meets with a bike accident while returning home after his shift. ESI benefits cover his treatment and income loss, provided the time, place, and circumstances directly connect to his employment (e.g., straight route home after work).
Karma Management Global Consulting Solutions, Mumbai, provides ESI compliance services on a monthly basis. It processes payroll for over 10 lakh employees, covering PF, ESI, PT, and LWF contributions, generating challans worth crores every month.
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