Good day, everyone. Dave here with Mighty Line Minute.

Today we're covering a topic that may not be everyone's favorite: OSHA injury and illness recordkeeping. We'll look at who must keep records, what forms are involved, when injuries must be reported, and why accurate records matter.

First, not every employer is required to maintain OSHA injury and illness records. Employers with 10 or fewer employees are generally exempt from routine recordkeeping, as are certain low-hazard industries. These exemptions, however, do not eliminate OSHA's severe-injury reporting requirements.

For employers who must keep records, OSHA uses three primary forms: Form 300, Form 300A, and Form 301.

Form 300 is the Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses. It records qualifying work-related injuries and illnesses.

Form 300A is the annual summary of those cases. Covered employers must post it from February 1 through April 30 of the following year, even if there were no recordable cases.

Form 301 is the Injury and Illness Incident Report. It provides additional information about each recordable injury or illness.

These records aren't just paperwork. They help employers identify trends, recognize hazards, and take corrective action. Covered records generally must be retained for five years.

Now, there's an important electronic reporting requirement.

Having 20 or more employees does not, by itself, mean an organization must report electronically to OSHA. Electronic reporting is based on the individual establishment, not simply the total number of employees in the organization.

For establishments with 20 to 249 employees, Form 300A must be submitted electronically if the establishment's industry is listed in Appendix A to Subpart E of OSHA's recordkeeping regulation 29 CFR Part 1904. Appendix A identifies the covered industries by NAICS code.

For establishments with 250 or more employees that are required to keep OSHA records, Form 300A must also be submitted electronically.

And for establishments with 100 or more employees in industries listed in Appendix B to Subpart E, OSHA requires electronic submission of information from Forms 300, 300A, and 301.

These annual electronic submissions are generally due by March 2nd of the following year.

The key point is this: 20 employees is not a universal electronic-reporting threshold. For establishments with 20 to 249 employees, both the establishment's size and its industry matter.

Separate from routine recordkeeping is OSHA's severe-injury reporting requirement.

A work-related fatality must be reported to OSHA within eight hours. A work-related inpatient hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye must be reported within 24 hours. However, State OSHA plans and workers' compensation laws may also have additional reporting requirements.

OSHA recordkeeping may seem complicated, but the purpose is simple: accurate records help employers understand workplace hazards and prevent future injuries.

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