OSHA & Safety Federal Verified 2026-05-12mandatory

OSHA 301Injury and Illness Incident Report

Issued by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

OSHA Form 301 captures the full incident-level details for each recordable case logged on Form 300, including the description of how the injury or illness occurred.

Also known as: OSHA 301 incident report

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Key facts

Employers file · Submitted to regulator

When it’s used
Completed within 7 calendar days of the employer learning of a recordable injury or illness.
Who fills it out
Employer or designated recordkeeper.
Who signs
Preparer signature line; no executive certification required at the case level.
Where it goes
Retained on-site for 5 years. For establishments covered by the 2024 ITA expansion, 301 data is electronically submitted annually.
Electronic submission
Required for large establishments in designated high-hazard industries under the 2024 ITA final rule.

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  • Issuing agency

    OSHA Recordkeeping Forms

    Last verified 2026-05-12

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  • Regulation

    29 CFR §1904.29 — Forms

    Last verified 2026-05-12

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