Not every injury report to OSHA results in an onsite inspection. When an injury is reported to OSHA the level of follow up depends on a number of factors. The following information is taken from OSHA’s Revised Interim Enforcement Procedures…
Reporting Fatalities and Injury/Illnesses to OSHA
A work-related fatality must be reported to OSHA within 8 hours. An injury that involves a hospitalization, an amputation or loss of an eye must be reported within 24 hours. Although it sounds straightforward enough, it isn't quite so simple....
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