Many employers with more than 10 employees are required to keep a record of serious work-related injuries and illnesses. (Certain low-risk industries are exempted.) Minor injuries requiring first aid only do not need to be recorded.
The records must be maintained at the worksite for at least five years. Each February through April, employers must post a Form OSHA 300A summary of the injuries and illnesses recorded the previous year, in the workplace. Also, if requested, copies of the records must be provided to current and former employees, or their representatives.
Who is required to electronically submit Form 300A to OSHA?
In addition to posting a Form OSHA 300A summary in the workplace, certain employers must also electronically submit their Form 300A information to OSHA.
Establishments with 250 or more employees that are required to keep OSHA injury and illness records, and Establishments with 20 to 249 employees in certain industries. For the list of designated industries, visit https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1904/1904.41AppA.
How to electronically submit Form 300A:
Submit injury and illness data electronically at www.osha.gov/injuryreporting.
For questions about submission requirements, contact Environmental Compliance & Safety at www.envirocomp.net
