Recordkeeping and Reporting Flashcards

What must be done if a previously recorded case later results in death?

Answer: Update the log and report the fatality to OSHA

The employer must update the log to reflect the death and report the fatality if it occurs within 30 days of the incident.

Which method may an employer use to report a fatality to OSHA?

Answer: Calling the OSHA area office or 1-800-321-OSHA

Fatalities can be reported by phone to the nearest OSHA area office, the 24-hour hotline, or the online form.

Employee names may be omitted (kept as a 'privacy concern case') for which type of injury?

Answer: Sexual assault or a mental illness case

Sensitive cases such as sexual assaults and mental illnesses may be logged as privacy concern cases without the employee's name.

If an employee's restricted duty or job transfer results from a work injury, how is it classified?

Answer: A recordable restricted-work case

Restricted work activity or job transfer due to a work injury is a recordable case.

Under the electronic reporting rule, which establishments must submit Form 300A data to OSHA electronically?

Answer: Certain establishments with 20 or more employees in designated industries

Establishments meeting size and industry criteria must electronically submit 300A summary data to OSHA.

How should hearing loss that meets OSHA's criteria be handled on the log?

Answer: Recorded, often in a dedicated hearing-loss column

A recordable standard threshold shift in hearing must be logged, and Form 300 has a specific column for hearing loss.

May an employer discipline an employee simply for reporting a work-related injury?

Answer: No, retaliation for reporting is prohibited

OSHA prohibits retaliating against employees for reporting work-related injuries or illnesses.