When Should You Report an Injury to OSHA? (Flowchart)
We hope you never have to refer to this post EVER. But let’s face it, we work in an industry filled with sharp objects, noxious chemicals, heavy machinery, and distracted workers. For all the hard work you’re doing to build up that safety culture within your organization, keep these OSHA injury reporting timelines in your back pocket just in case something falls through the cracks.
OSHA Injury Reporting Timelines
Here’s a quick flowchart to help you understand when you should report an injury to OSHA.
All employers must report workplace-related fatalities and serious injuries to OSHA.
In most cases, that means recordable workplace incidents need to be reported, frequently within hours.
Fatalities must be reported to OSHA within 8 hours.
Serious injuries must be reported to OSHA within 24 hours. Examples of serious injuries include…
If a fatality occurs within 30 days of the work-related incident, or if a serious injury occurs within 24 hours of the work-related incident, you must also report the event to OSHA.
Deep Dive into OSHA Reporting Requirements
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