No industry is immune to workplace injuries. They happen on construction sites, in warehouses or manufacturing facilities, and even in offices, schools, retail stores, or healthcare settings. Getting evaluated quickly matters just as much as the treatment itself, since an early evaluation often means a smoother recovery.
Complete Care is built for exactly these moments. Our emergency-trained physicians treat everything from cuts, burns, and sprains to more serious injuries like fractures, chemical exposure, and head trauma. We offer 24-hour emergency care, including on-site imaging, lab testing, and treatment under one roof, with the same level of emergency care you’d get from a hospital-based emergency department.
If you or someone you work with gets hurt on the job, don’t wait to see if it gets better on its own. Visit your nearest Complete Care freestanding ER location and let our team take it from there.
Please note: Employees should follow their employer’s reporting procedures and workers’ compensation requirements before coming to see us. For life-threatening situations, please call 911.
Table of Contents
- What to do after a workplace accident?
- When to go to the ER for a workplace injury
- What types of workplace injuries can Complete Care treat?
- Why choose Complete Care
- FAQs
What to do after a workplace accident?
Getting hurt at work is stressful, but knowing what to do next can make the whole process easier for you and your employer.
- Report the injury right away: Let your supervisor know as soon as possible, even if the injury seems minor at first.
- Get medical attention: This step is incredibly important. Some injuries look small on the surface but turn out to be more serious once a physician takes a closer look. Do not skip seeking medical evaluation, even if you “feel fine.”
- Document what happened: Write down how the injury occurred while it’s still fresh in your mind. Employers are required to keep OSHA accident reports by company for workplace injuries, so accurate details matter.
- Follow up on treatment: Keep any discharge instructions and attend follow-up appointments as recommended.
Taking these steps early helps protect your health and makes sure the paperwork lines up with what actually happened.
When to go to the ER for a workplace injury
Not every workplace injury needs emergency care, but some situations shouldn’t wait. Head to the ER if you or a coworker experience:
- A suspected broken bone or dislocated joint
- A head injury, especially one involving a loss of consciousness or blurry vision after hitting your head
- A deep cut that won’t stop bleeding or looks like it needs stitches
- A serious burn
- An eye injury
- Chest pain or trouble breathing after an accident
- Left side abdominal pain, upper abdominal pain, or pain anywhere that feels severe or unusual after a fall or impact
- A significant back or neck injury
- Any injury involving heavy machinery or equipment
When in doubt, it’s always better to get checked out. Catching a problem early is a lot easier than dealing with it after it’s gotten worse.
What types of workplace injuries can Complete Care treat?
No two workplace injuries are exactly alike, which is why every patient who walks through our doors gets an evaluation built around their specific symptoms and medical history. Our team provides workplace injuries treatment for a wide range of conditions, including:
- Sprains and strains
- Fractures and dislocations
- Cuts and lacerations requiring emergency wound care
- Emergency burn care for burns of all severities
- Emergency care for head injuries and concussions
- Eye injuries
- Back and neck injuries
- Slip and fall injuries
- Crush injuries
- Respiratory concerns
- Repetitive stress injuries
- Injuries involving heavy equipment or machinery
To help physicians get a clear picture of what’s going on, we also offer advanced on-site diagnostics, including CT scans, x-rays, ultrasound, EKG, and full lab testing. Having all of this under one roof means employees can get evaluated, diagnosed, and treated in a single visit instead of being sent from place to place.
Why choose Complete Care
When a workplace injury happens, employees and employers both want the same thing: fast, reliable care they can trust. Here’s what sets us apart:
Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Workplace accidents don’t wait for business hours, and neither do we. Our doors are open around the clock, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Whenever an injury happens,our team is there and ready.
Emergency-trained physicians
Every patient is seen by a physician trained to recognize and treat emergency conditions, not just routine care. That means injuries get evaluated with the urgency they deserve. Employees can feel confident they’re being seen by someone who knows exactly what to look for.
Advanced on-site imaging and lab testing
Complete Care offers advanced on-site diagnostic services that help emergency physicians quickly evaluate injuries and begin treatment without unnecessary delays.
Our emergency departments include:
- Digital X-ray
- CT scanning
- Ultrasound
- EKG
- Comprehensive on-site laboratory services
- IV medications and emergency treatment
Having these services available under one roof helps physicians get answers quickly instead of sending patients elsewhere for testing. It also means treatment can start sooner, which often makes a real difference in recovery.
Walk-in access with no appointment needed (and low wait times)
There’s no need to schedule ahead or wait for a referral. Unlike at a hospital-based ER, employees can walk in as soon as an injury happens and be seen right away. That kind of immediate access can be especially important when every minute counts.
Convenient neighborhood locations
Our ERs are located throughout Texas and in Colorado Springs, close to where people live and work, making it easier to get care without a long drive across town. That means less time spent traveling and more time getting the care that’s needed.
Compassionate, patient-centered care
Getting hurt at work can be stressful enough without feeling rushed or overlooked. Our team works closely with employers to support injured employees through every part of their visit and help set them up for a smooth transition to the next phase of care. That includes:
- Walk-in emergency care, available 24 hours a day
- A full evaluation from an emergency physician
- Diagnostic imaging and laboratory testing
- Clear discharge instructions
- Follow-up recommendations
- Medical documentation related to the emergency visit
Our goal is simple: help injured employees get the prompt care they need, and give employers confidence that their team members are in good hands.
FAQs
How to deal with a workplace injury
If you’re hurt on the job, report the injury to your supervisor right away and get medical attention, even if it seems minor at first. Injuries often look small at first, but turn out to be more serious over time. Keep any discharge instructions, follow up on recommended care, and make sure the incident gets documented for your employer’s records.
Can I go to the ER for workers’ comp?
If your workplace injury is covered through workers’ compensation, our freestanding ER team can assist with the emergency medical evaluation and provide documentation related to your emergency visit. We recommend that employees also follow their employer’s reporting procedures and workers’ compensation requirements before coming to see us.
Do I have to see a doctor for a minor workplace injury?
It’s a good idea to get checked out even if an injury seems minor, since some symptoms may not appear for hours or days. A quick evaluation can catch problems early and create a medical record in case symptoms worsen later.
Can I go to Complete Care instead of a hospital ER for a workplace injury?
Yes, Complete Care offers the same level of emergency care as a hospital ER, including physician evaluation, imaging, and lab testing. Most patients are seen faster and without the long wait times often found at hospital emergency rooms.
Will my employer need documentation of my ER visit?
In most cases, yes, especially for injuries that need to be reported for workers’ compensation or OSHA records. Complete Care provides medical documentation related to the visit that you can share with your employer.
Complete Care 24/7 freestanding ER — emergency care when every minute matters
A workplace injury can disrupt more than just the workday, and knowing where to turn for fast, reliable care makes all the difference. At Complete Care, we’re committed to providing timely, compassionate emergency care that helps injured employees get the treatment they need while supporting employers with efficient emergency medical services.
Whether an injury happens during the day, overnight, on a weekend, or on a holiday, our emergency physicians and clinical teams are available 24 hours a day to care for employees when it matters most. With locations in Austin, Corpus Christi, Dallas/Fort Worth, East Texas, Lubbock, San Antonio, and Colorado Springs, quality emergency care is never far away when an injury happens on the job.
The information provided is for educational and informational purposes to help you better understand health conditions and emergency care, but it is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, treatment recommendations, or a substitute for professional medical evaluation. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or visit your nearest emergency room immediately. The content on this site does not establish a doctor-patient relationship and should not be relied upon as the basis for any medical decision. Complete Care’s 24/7 freestanding emergency rooms are staffed with emergency physicians ready to provide immediate, in-person evaluation and treatment when you need it most.
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