OSHA 300 Log Program
Recordkeeping procedures, injury/illness criteria, 300/300A/301 form guidance.
The regulation that requires it in Colorado
Federal OSHA requires employers to keep records of work-related injuries and illnesses. Colorado follows the federal OSHA plan, so the applicable rule is 29 CFR 1904.1-1904.41.
Enforcing agency
Federal OSHA — Region VIII enforces the rules in Colorado. Inspectors visit workplaces, issue citations, and assess penalties under federal authority. Federal OSHA conducts all routine enforcement in the state.
State-specific recordkeeping requirements
No state-specific recordkeeping overrides beyond the federal 29 CFR 1904 baseline were identified in our research for Colorado.
Reporting serious events in Colorado
Report fatalities within 8 hours and in-patient hospitalizations, amputations, or loss of an eye within 24 hours to the federal OSHA 24-hour hotline (1-800-321-OSHA) or the federal online form.
Posting and retention in Colorado
Colorado follows the federal baseline: post the 300A Annual Summary from February 1 through April 30 and retain records for 5 years from the end of the covered year.
Penalties for non-compliance in Colorado
Penalties follow the standard Federal OSHA — Region VIII schedule; contact the agency for current amounts.
How to comply in Colorado
- Designate a person to review cases for recordability under 29 CFR 1904.
- Maintain the OSHA 300 Log, 300A Summary, and 301 Incident Report if you have 11 or more employees.
- Post the completed 300A from February 1 to April 30 each year.
- Submit electronic reports to OSHA by the federal deadline if required.
- Keep all records for 5 years from the end of the calendar year they cover.