OSHA 300 Log
An employer record of work-related injuries and illnesses required by OSHA for establishments with 10 or more employees.
Key Facts
- Records all OSHA-recordable injuries and illnesses
- Must be maintained for 5 years at the establishment
- 300A Summary posted February 1 – April 30 each year
- Electronically submitted to OSHA for large employers (250+ employees)
The OSHA 300 Log (Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses) records each recordable case including: employee name, job title, date, injury type, body part affected, and number of days away or restricted. Employers must maintain the 300 Log for 5 years. The 300A Summary Form must be posted in a visible workplace location from February 1 through April 30 each year. Certain industries with lower hazard rates may be partially exempt from routine recordkeeping but must still report severe injuries.
OSHA Compliance Records Compared
Key OSHA recordkeeping and enforcement concepts employers must understand.
| Type | What It Is | Who Maintains | Reporting Trigger | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OSHA 300 Log | Injury & illness record | Employers (10+ employees) | Recordable incident occurs | 5 years |
| Recordable Incident | Work-related injury/illness | Recorded on the 300 Log | Medical treatment beyond first aid | N/A (logged on 300) |
| OSHA Citation | Notice of violation | Issued by OSHA | Inspection finds violation | Until abated |
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