Is your workplace injury OSHA recordable? Answer 8 questions to determine if an injury or illness must be recorded on the OSHA 300 Log under 29 CFR 1904.
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Use ToolThe OSHA Recordability Decision Tree is an interactive questionnaire that guides safety managers through the 29 CFR 1904.4–1904.7 criteria to determine if a workplace injury or illness must be recorded on the OSHA 300 Log. It systematically evaluates work-relatedness, exemptions, and recordability triggers (death, days away, restricted duty, medical treatment beyond first aid).
29 CFR 1904.4(a) requires employers to record work-related injuries and illnesses that result in death, days away from work, restricted work or transfer, medical treatment beyond first aid, loss of consciousness, or diagnosis of a significant condition by a physician. Failure to maintain accurate records is a citable violation under 1904.29(a).
Start with the first question about work-relatedness and follow the yes/no branching logic. The decision tree covers all 29 CFR 1904 exemptions and triggers. At the end, receive a clear recordable/not-recordable determination with the specific regulatory justification and next steps for documentation.