Severe Injury Reporting Rule: 8-Hour vs 24-Hour Decision Tree

Report work-related fatalities within 8 hours. Report in-patient hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye within 24 hours.

What This Guide Covers

• Who the rule or process applies to.
• Exact deadlines and trigger points.
• Documents you should keep ready before an inspection or filing.
• A practical action checklist you can apply immediately.

Action Checklist

1. Confirm applicability by worksite type, NAICS, and worker count.
2. Assign one accountable owner and one backup owner.
3. Use a written checklist and keep completion evidence.
4. Calendar recurring deadlines and review dates.
5. Keep sources and last verification date in the file.

Sources and Updates

This page is maintained against OSHA and BLS primary sources. Re-check dates and directives before final decisions.