Under the United States Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recordkeeping regulation, many employers with ten (10) or more employees are required to keep a record of occupational injuries and illnesses. These covered employers must keep a record of occupational injuries and illnesses using OSHA Recordkeeping Forms (OSHA Forms 300, 300A, and 301) or equivalent forms.
This information is important for employers, workers and OSHA in evaluating the safety and health of a workplace, understanding industry hazards, and implementing worker protections to reduce and eliminate workplace hazards.