OSHA 300 Log Program
Recordkeeping procedures, injury/illness criteria, 300/300A/301 form guidance.
The regulation that requires it in Washington
Washington runs an approved state OSHA plan. The rule that mandates recordkeeping of work-related injuries and illnesses in Washington is 29 CFR 1904.1-1904.41.
Enforcing agency
Washington DOSH (Department of Labor & Industries) inspects workplaces in Washington. They have citation authority under the state plan. Federal OSHA retains oversight but does not conduct routine enforcement.
State-specific recordkeeping requirements
No state-specific recordkeeping overrides beyond the federal 29 CFR 1904 baseline were identified in our research for Washington.
Reporting serious events in Washington
State-plan states report to the state agency named above. The federal time windows still apply: fatality within 8 hours, the other three within 24 hours, unless the ontology shows a stricter state window.
Posting and retention in Washington
Washington follows the federal baseline. The 300A Annual Summary posting window is February 1 through April 30 and the retention period is 5 years from the end of the covered year.
Penalties for non-compliance in Washington
Penalties follow the standard Washington DOSH (Department of Labor & Industries) schedule and refer the reader to the agency for current amounts.
How to comply in Washington
- Who keeps the records: employers with 11 or more employees.
- How cases are reviewed for recordability: review each incident under 29 CFR 1904 criteria.
- When the 300A goes up: February 1 through April 30.
- When electronic submission is due: by March 2.
- Where to keep the 5-year archive: at the establishment or accessible location.