Who has to keep an OSHA 300 log?

Most employers with more than 10 employees must keep OSHA 300, 300A and 301 records, unless their industry is partially exempt. Keep records for five years and post the 300A summary from February 1 to April 30. All employers, even exempt ones, must report severe injuries and deaths to OSHA.

OSHA 300 Log and Recordkeeping: Forms, Deadlines and Exemptions

The Three Forms

300: the log of each recordable case during the year.
301: a detailed incident report for each case, due within seven calendar days of learning of it.
300A: the annual summary, certified by a company executive.

What Is Recordable?

A work-related injury or illness that results in death, days away, restricted work or job transfer, medical treatment beyond first aid, loss of consciousness, or a significant diagnosis. Part 1904.7 has the details and the first-aid list.

Report These to OSHA

Within 8 hours: a work-related death.
Within 24 hours: an inpatient hospitalization, an amputation or the loss of an eye.

Call 1-800-321-OSHA, your area office or use the online form. State Plans may have their own process.

Electronic Submission

Some establishments must also submit data through OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application by March 2, depending on size and industry. Check the current list under Part 1904.41.

Your log feeds your rates: try the incident rate calculator.

General information, not legal advice. Rules change and State Plan states may differ, so confirm with the current standard or your state agency.

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