Section 350.250  Annual Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses – OSHA 300A

a)         Each employer shall post an annual summary of work-related injuries and illnesses for each workplace.  The summary shall be presented on OSHA Form 300A.

b)         The summary shall present the year's totals of injuries and illnesses, including the following:  

1)         Number of cases, including:

            A)        Total number of deaths;

            B)        Total number of cases, with days away from work;

            C)        Total number of cases, with job transfer or restriction; and

            D)        Total number of other recordable cases.

2)         Number of days:

A)        Total number of days away from work; and

B)        Total number of days of job transfer or restriction.

3)         Injury and Illness Types:

            A)        Total number of injuries; and

B)        Total number of skin disorders, respiratory conditions, poisonings and all other illnesses.

c)         The summary shall also contain the establishment information (agency name, complete address, SIC/NAICS code), some employment figures (NAICS code, average number of employees and total hours worked) and certification by an executive of the State or local agency.  Knowingly falsifying this document can result in a fine.

d)         All establishments must complete the summary page, even if no work-related injuries or illnesses occurred during the year.  Employees, former employees and their representatives have the right to review the Injury/Illness Log (Form 300) in its entirety.  They also have limited access to the Injury/Illness Incident (OSHA Form 301) form based on privacy rights (29 CFR 1904.35, Employee Involvement).

e)         The OSHA 300A summary page must be posted from February 1 to April 30 of the year following the year covered by the form.  It must be posted in a conspicuous location where employees have the opportunity to view.

f)          The OSHA 300A annual summary must be retained for five years, along with the supplementary information.