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Q: What injuries must be reported on the OSHA 300 log?

OSHA 300 log recordable injuries include: any work-related fatality, any work-related injury or illness that results in days away from work, restricted work or job transfer, medical treatment beyond first aid, loss of consciousness, or a diagnosis of a significant injury or illness by a licensed healthcare professional. Minor injuries requiring only first aid (bandaging, OTC pain medication, non-prescription eye wash) are NOT OSHA recordable. All employers with more than 10 employees in non-exempt industries must maintain an OSHA 300 log.

Q: How soon must a workplace injury be reported?

Under OSHA regulations, fatalities must be reported within 8 hours of the employer learning about the incident. Inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or loss of an eye must be reported within 24 hours. For standard workers' compensation claims, most states require the employer to file a First Report of Injury (FROI) with the state workers' comp board within 5–10 business days of learning about the injury (timeframes vary by state). Internal incident reports should be completed within 24 hours of the incident while details are fresh.

Q: What is the difference between OSHA recordable and OSHA reportable?

OSHA recordable incidents must be documented in the OSHA 300 log (maintained on-site, available to employees). OSHA reportable incidents must be actively reported to OSHA by phone or online: fatalities (within 8 hours), and inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or eye loss (within 24 hours). An incident can be recordable without being reportable (e.g., a worker takes 3 days off but is not hospitalized). Both categories require careful documentation, which is why an incident report should always be completed promptly.

Q: What should a workers' comp incident report include?

A complete workers' comp incident report should include: (1) Employee information — name, job title/trade, department; (2) Incident details — exact date, time, location, description of what happened, equipment or materials involved; (3) Injury information — type of injury, body part affected, severity; (4) Medical treatment — type of treatment received, name of treating facility; (5) Lost time — days away from work, return-to-work status and any restrictions; (6) Witness information — witness names and statements; (7) Corrective actions — immediate and long-term steps taken to prevent recurrence; (8) Supervisor certification — supervisor name, signature, and date.

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Incident Report Details

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Company & Project Information

Company Name *

Project / Job Site Name *

Job Site Address

Supervisor Name *

Employee Information

Employee Name *

Trade / Classification *

Date of Injury *

Time of Injury

Witness Name(s)

Incident Details

Injury Type *

Body Part Affected *

Injury Description *

OSHA Classification & Medical Treatment

OSHA 300 Recordable? *

Yes — OSHA Recordable

No — First Aid Only

Pending Determination

Medical Treatment Type *

Lost Time & Return to Work

Lost Workdays (number)

Return-to-Work Status

Work Restrictions

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OSHA Status: Pending

Employee Information

Employee Name

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Trade / Classification

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Supervisor

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Job Site

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Incident Details

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Date of Injury:—

Time of Injury:—

Body Part Affected:—

Witness(es):—

Incident Narrative

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Medical Treatment

Treatment Type:—

Medical Notes:—

Lost Time & Return to Work

Days Away

Lost Workdays

RTW Status

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OSHA 300 Column

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Based on lost days

Witness Statement

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Corrective Actions

Immediate and long-term actions taken to prevent recurrence:

Supervisor Certification

I certify that the information contained in this report is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. This incident has been investigated and the corrective actions noted above have been or will be implemented.

Supervisor

Authorized Signature

Print Name & Title

Date

Safety Manager / HR

Authorized Signature

Print Name & Title

Date Reviewed

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OSHA 300 Log Compliance

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AI expands your brief injury description into a factual, professional incident narrative — the kind adjusters and attorneys expect to see. Reduces claim disputes.

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Supervisor Certification Block

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Frequently Asked Questions

What injuries must be reported on the OSHA 300 log?

OSHA 300 log recordable injuries include any work-related fatality; any work-related injury or illness that results in days away from work, restricted work or job transfer, medical treatment beyond first aid, or loss of consciousness; or a diagnosis of a significant injury by a licensed healthcare professional. Minor injuries requiring only first aid (bandaging, OTC medication, non-prescription eye wash) are NOT recordable. Employers with more than 10 employees in non-exempt industries must maintain the OSHA 300 log.

How soon must a workplace injury be reported?

Fatalities must be reported to OSHA within 8 hours. Inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or eye loss within 24 hours. For standard workers' comp claims, most states require the employer to file a First Report of Injury (FROI) with the state board within 5–10 business days of learning about the injury. Internal incident reports should be completed within 24 hours while details are fresh — which is exactly what this tool helps you do.

What is the difference between OSHA recordable and OSHA reportable?

OSHA recordable incidents must be documented in your OSHA 300 log (maintained on-site, available to employees). OSHA reportable incidents must be actively reported to OSHA by phone or online: fatalities within 8 hours, and inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or eye loss within 24 hours. An incident can be recordable without being reportable — for example, if a worker takes 3 days off but is not hospitalized. Both require careful documentation.

What should a workers' comp incident report include?

A complete incident report should include: (1) employee information (name, job title, department); (2) incident details (exact date, time, location, description of what happened); (3) injury information (type, body part, severity); (4) medical treatment (type and treating facility); (5) lost time and return-to-work status; (6) witness names and statements; (7) corrective actions taken to prevent recurrence; (8) supervisor certification with signature. BuildStackHub generates all of these sections automatically from your inputs.

Do construction contractors need workers' compensation insurance?

Yes — virtually all states require employers with employees (including construction contractors) to carry workers' compensation insurance, typically from the first employee. General contractors often must also ensure subcontractors carry their own workers' comp coverage, or the GC may be liable for subcontractor employee injuries. Failing to carry coverage can result in fines, stop-work orders, and personal liability for injured workers' medical costs and lost wages.