Many employers hear about OSHA recordkeeping each year where certain businesses in the United States must keep track of serious workplace injuries and illnesses during the year and then summarize that information once the year ends. These records help companies notice safety patterns and help regulators understand where workplace risks are happening. The federal agency that oversees these requirements is the OSHA, which manages workplace safety rules across the country.
During the year, employers document recordable injuries or illnesses using OSHA logs. When the year is over, the information from those logs is used to complete OSHA Form 300A, which is simply a yearly summary of workplace injuries and illnesses and it totals how many injuries occurred and whether employees needed time away from work or job restrictions. Even workplaces that had no injuries may still need to complete the summary if they are required to keep OSHA records.
Before the summary can be shared, OSHA requires it to be reviewed and signed by a company executive to confirm the information is accurate. For the 2026 reporting cycle, employers are summarizing injuries that occurred in 2025. The completed Form 300A must then be posted in the workplace from February 1 through April 30 so employees can see the safety summary from the previous year.
Some employers must also submit their injury data electronically to OSHA. This typically applies to establishments with 250 or more employees that keep OSHA records, as well as certain industries with 20 to 249 employees that are considered higher risk. The information is submitted through OSHA’s online Injury Tracking Application.
For the 2026 cycle, the deadline to submit electronic injury data was March 2, 2026. OSHA uses this information to better understand workplace injury trends and improve safety guidance across industries.
Keeping accurate injury records and meeting these deadlines helps businesses stay compliant while also giving them a clearer picture of workplace safety. Companies that operate in safety sensitive industries often work with occupational health providers to support compliance and workforce safety. MedPhysicals Plus helps employers manage workplace health requirements and maintain safe working environments. For more information, contact us at 907 561 7587 or admin@medphysicalsplus.com. Services are available in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Wasilla, or Soldotna
Sources:
OSHA’s Recordkeeping Requirements
Injury Reporting FAQs
OSHA Record Keeping Final Rule
OSHA Forms Guide