Border Patrol Supervisor Practice Test

What type of injury does a CA-1 form report?

1. Work-related mental stress

2. Traumatic injury

3. Medical exposure

4. Chronic injury

The correct answer is: Traumatic injury

The CA-1 form is specifically designed to report traumatic injuries that occur in the workplace. Traumatic injuries are those that result from a specific event or series of events that causes harm to an employee, such as slips, falls, or accidents while performing job duties. This form serves as a formal record for the incident and initiates the process for compensation and medical treatment related to the injury. Other types of injuries, such as chronic injuries, which develop over time due to repetitive motion or strain, are typically documented on different forms, such as the CA-2. Similarly, medical exposures or work-related mental stress would also be reported on separate, specific forms that cater to those types of injuries or stressors. Therefore, the CA-1 form's focus on acute traumatic events is crucial for ensuring that employees receive the appropriate recognition and benefits for injuries sustained in the line of duty.