OSHA Recordkeeping, Reporting, and Inspections are federal regulatory requirements (29 CFR 1904) for employers to document, report, and allow inspections of work-related injuries, illnesses, and fatalities. Generally required for employers with >10 employees, these rules involve maintaining injury logs (Forms 300, 300A, 301) to identify hazards, tracking trends, and ensuring compliance, with failure resulting in significant penalties.  OSHA Recordkeeping and Reporting (29 CFR 1904) What to Record: Injuries/illnesses involving death, days away from work, restricted work, transfer to another... Show more

OSHA Recordkeeping, Reporting, and Inspections are federal regulatory requirements (29 CFR 1904) for employers to document, report, and allow inspections of work-related injuries, illnesses, and fatalities. Generally required for employers with >10 employees, these rules involve maintaining injury logs (Forms 300, 300A, 301) to identify hazards, tracking trends, and ensuring compliance, with failure resulting in significant penalties. 

OSHA Recordkeeping and Reporting (29 CFR 1904)
What to Record: Injuries/illnesses involving death, days away from work, restricted work, transfer to another job, medical treatment beyond first aid, or loss of consciousness.
Key Forms: OSHA Form 300 (Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses)Form 300A (Summary), and Form 301 (Injury and Illness Incident Report).
Reporting Requirements: Fatalities must be reported within 8 hours; inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or loss of an eye within 24 hours.
Electronic Submission: Many employers must submit Form 300A data electronically annually to OSHA.
Posting: The 300A Summary must be posted from February 1 to April 30 in a visible location. 

OSHA Inspections
Process: Inspectors (Compliance Safety and Health Officers) tour facilities, observe conditions, take photos, and interview employees to identify hazards and verify records.

Types of Inspections:
Imminent Danger: High priority situations.
Fatality/Catastrophe: Mandatory investigation.
Complaints/Referrals: Reported hazards.
Programmed Inspections: Targets high-hazard industries.
Penalties: Violations can result in fines exceeding $150,000 for willful or repeat violations, and potential criminal charges for falsifying records. 

Key Exemptions: Many employers with 10 or fewer employees throughout the previous calendar year are exempt from routine recordkeeping, as are certain low-risk industries. 

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