OSHA 300 Log Program
Recordkeeping procedures, injury/illness criteria, 300/300A/301 form guidance.
The regulation that requires it in Texas
Texas follows federal OSHA rules because it does not operate an approved state OSHA plan. The requirement to record work-related injuries and illnesses comes from 29 CFR 1904.1-1904.41.
Enforcing agency
Federal OSHA — Region VI enforces the rules in Texas. Inspectors visit workplaces, issue citations, and assess penalties under federal authority. Federal OSHA handles all routine enforcement; no state agency takes over these duties.
State-specific recordkeeping requirements
No state-specific recordkeeping overrides beyond the federal 29 CFR 1904 baseline were identified in our research for Texas.
Reporting serious events in Texas
Report fatalities within 8 hours and in-patient hospitalizations, amputations, or loss of an eye within 24 hours. Use the federal OSHA 24-hour hotline at 1-800-321-OSHA or the federal online form.
Posting and retention in Texas
Texas follows the federal baseline: post the 300A Annual Summary from February 1 through April 30 and keep records for 5 years from the end of the covered year.
Penalties for non-compliance in Texas
Penalties follow the standard Federal OSHA — Region VI schedule; contact the agency for current amounts.
How to comply in Texas
- Designate a person to review cases for recordability under 29 CFR 1904 criteria.
- Enter recordable cases on the OSHA 300 Log and complete a 301 Incident Report for each.
- Post the completed 300A Summary in a visible location each year from February 1 to April 30.
- Submit required data electronically to OSHA by the March 2 deadline when applicable.
- Retain all logs, summaries, and reports for 5 years from the end of the calendar year covered.