What is a characteristic of a serious injury requiring an LOD investigation?

A serious injury requiring a Line of Duty (LOD) investigation is characterized by an employee being out of work for more than 24 hours. This duration indicates that the injury is significant enough to necessitate a deeper review of the circumstances surrounding it, potentially involving various investigative steps to ascertain the nature of the incident that led to the injury.

When someone is unable to work for more than a day, it usually suggests that the injury may have long-term implications or that it occurred under specific conditions that warrant a thorough examination. In contrast, being out of work for less than 24 hours does not typically meet the threshold for a serious injury in this context because it might be viewed as a minor incident that does not require extensive investigation.

Furthermore, injuries classified without disability or temporary injuries only do not align with the parameters set for serious injuries requiring LOD investigations. These types are often seen as less severe and do not result in the prolonged absence from work or the same level of complications that would require an official inquiry.