OSHA 300 Log Program
Recordkeeping procedures, injury/illness criteria, 300/300A/301 form guidance.
The regulation that requires it in Oregon
Oregon runs an approved state OSHA plan. The rule that mandates recordkeeping of work-related injuries and illnesses is 29 CFR 1904.1-1904.41. Oregon adopts 29 CFR 1926 by reference with Oregon-specific additions in OAR 437-003.
Enforcing agency
Oregon OSHA enforces the recordkeeping requirements. They inspect workplaces and issue citations under state authority. Federal OSHA retains oversight but does not conduct routine enforcement in state-plan states.
State-specific recordkeeping requirements
No state-specific recordkeeping overrides beyond the federal 29 CFR 1904 baseline were identified in our research for Oregon.
Reporting serious events in Oregon
Report fatalities, in-patient hospitalizations, amputations, or loss of an eye to Oregon OSHA. The federal time windows still apply: fatality within 8 hours, the other three within 24 hours.
Posting and retention in Oregon
Oregon follows the federal baseline. The 300A Annual Summary must be posted February 1 through April 30. Records must be retained for 5 years from the end of the covered year.
Penalties for non-compliance in Oregon
Penalties follow the standard Oregon OSHA schedule; refer to the agency for current amounts.
How to comply in Oregon
- Employers with 11+ employees keep the 300 Log, 300A Summary, and 301 Incident Report.
- Review each case for recordability under 29 CFR 1904.
- Post the 300A Annual Summary February 1 through April 30.
- Submit electronically when required by federal deadlines.
- Maintain the 5-year archive and make records available upon request.