What are the requirements for posting OSHA Form 300A and for electronic reporting?
Short answer: Post Form 300A by February 1 and submit electronic reports by March 2 if applicable.
Full answer: Covered employers with 11 or more employees at any point in 2024 must post OSHA Form 300A, Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, from February 1 through April 30. This applies even if no recordable incidents occurred in 2024. The form must be certified by a company executive and posted in a conspicuous location at each establishment.
Partial Exemptions: Establishments with 10 or fewer employees or those classified as low-hazard according to OSHA's guidelines are partially exempt from routine recordkeeping requirements. However, they must still report severe incidents, such as fatalities or hospitalizations. OSHA's website has a complete list of exempt industries.
Electronic Submission for Form 300A: Establishments with 250 or more employees or 20–249 employees in high-risk industries must submit their 2024 Form 300A data electronically by March 2, 2025, using OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application (ITA). This requirement is based on the number of employees at each physical location, not the entire company. Employers covered by a State Plan must also submit electronically using the ITA.
Exceptions: Employers do not need to submit Form 300A if they:
Are partially exempt from routine recordkeeping.
Never had 20 or more employees in the previous year.
It had 20–249 employees but was not listed as a high-risk industry.
Electronic Submission for Forms 300 and 301: Establishments in designated high-hazard industries with 100 or more employees must also submit information from Form 300 (Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses) and Form 301 (Injury and Illness Incident Report) electronically by March 2. This is in addition to Form 300A.
Help Determining Coverage: Employers can use the ITA Coverage Application to determine if they must submit their information electronically or consult their State Plan for specific requirements.
Warning: Avoid Common Mistakes: Before posting the summary, remove all personal information and include only the required information. Double-check that the electronic submission is confirmed by OSHA’s ITA to avoid potential fines.