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OSHA: Reporting serious injury or fatality
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires that employers report serious injuries, fatalities and catastrophic events within 8 hours of the incident or from when the employer receives notification.
Florida, Illinois, Nevada,
North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina,
Texas & Wisconsin, call OSHA:
800.321.6742
California, call your nearest OSHA at these locations:
Fresno: 559.445.5302
Los Angeles: 213.576.7451
Oakland: 510.622.2916
Sacramento: 916.263.2800
San Diego: 619.767.2280
Avoid penalties!
Report any serious injury / illness, or fatality within 8 hours. If not, you may be penalized! For example, the minimum citation for failing to report the incident to OSHA is $5,000.
Download Reporting Serious Injuries & Fatalities to OSHA.
Be prepared:
- Have a procedure in place to handle emergencies and OSHA visits.
- Designate a manager to answer OSHA questions and to accompany the inspector.
- Have a copy of your safety programs and training records organized and readily available.
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