In a final rule published in the Federal Register on November 24th, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) stated its intention to delay a proposed December 1, 2017 compliance date for the electronic submission of the 2016 Form300A report of injuries and illnesses until December 15, 2017.

 

The agency also stated its intention to issue further rulemaking to modify the 2016 final electronic reporting rule. The original compliance deadline had been applicable to LeadingAge members in the following categories:

 

• Employers with 250 or more employees – The employer must submit electronically OSHA Forms 300, 300A and 301 annually.

 

• 20 or more but less than 250 in certain identified industries – The employer must submit electronically OSHA Form 300A annually. Included in the list of identified industries are nursing care facilities (NAICS 6231), community care facilities for the elderly (NAICS 6233) and other residential care facilities (NAICS 6239).

 

• Other employers who receive notification from OSHA to electronically submit their OSHA Forms 300, 300A and 301.

 

Electronic reporting of injuries and illnesses was included as part of a 2016 final rule published by OSHA.