OSHA is now accepting electronic submissions of Form 300A, which is due March 2 for the previous calendar year reported on the form.
What is OSHA Form 300A?
Form 300A is a Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses that occur in the workplace. Employers must record information about every work-related injury or illness that involves loss of consciousness, restricted work activity or job transfer, days away from work, or medical treatment beyond first aid. Significant work-related injuries and illnesses diagnosed by a physician or licensed healthcare professional must also be recorded. In addition, the company must record work-related injuries and illnesses that meet any of the specific recording criteria listed in OSHA Standards 29 CFR 1904.8 through 1904.12.
Who is required to submit Form 300A to OSHA?
Electronic submissions of Form 300A are required by establishments with 250 or more employees currently required to keep OSHA injury and illness records, and establishments with 20-249 employees classified in specific industries with historically high rates of occupational injuries and illnesses. In addition to submitting the information to OSHA electronically, the 300A summary must be posted at each workplace location annually from February 1 – April 30.
Employers in states that have their own State Plan should contact the State Plan Office regarding their obligations to submit injury and illness information. See which states fall into this category on OSHA’s website.
Further Information
Cornerstone offers an Incident Management System that can generate Form 300A with OSHA-required records that have been maintained within the application throughout the reporting year. Form 300A can then be submitted electronically through a CSV file, which the software provides.
OSHA recordkeeping and reporting requirements are extensive and necessitate a robust system for reporting and retaining records related to incident investigations, injuries, and illnesses. To ensure all the necessary information is investigated and reported properly, ask a Cornerstone expert for help by contacting us at info@corner-enviro.com or visit our website to learn more.