What information do I need to give to OSHA?
You must give OSHA the following information for each fatality, in-patient hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye:
- The establishment name;
- The location of the work-related incident;
- The time of the work-related incident;
- The type of reportable event (i.e., fatality, in-patient hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye);
- The number of employees who suffered a fatality, in-patient hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye;
- The names of the employees who suffered a fatality, in-patient hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye;
- Your contact person and his or her phone number; and
- A brief description of the work-related incident.
How do I report work-related incidents to OSHA?
You can use one of the following methods to report to OSHA:
- By telephone to the nearest OSHA Area Office during normal business hours. You may not report using an answering machine, faxing, or sending an email.
- By telephone to the 24-hour OSHA hotline (1-800-321-OSHA or 1-800-321-6742).
- You can report events electronically on OSHA's Electronic Submission website.
Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.
5-2. Employers can report workplace fatalities, in-patient hospitalizations, amputations, and losses of an eye to OSHA by _____.
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