OSHA Injury Reporting

Under OSHA, certain types of injuries must be reported, including: Any work-related fatality; Any work-related injury or illness that results in loss of consciousness, days away from work, restricted work, or transfer to another job; Any work-related injury or illness requiring medical treatment beyond first aid; Any work-related diagnosed case of cancer, chronic irreversible diseases, fractured or cracked bones or teeth, and punctured eardrums. There are also special recording criteria for work-related cases involving: needlesticks and sharps injuries; medical removal; hearing loss; and tuberculosis. In addition to the reporting requirement, there are numerous safety rules that must be followed. Below, you may find rule violations that may apply to your Louisiana employer.