Under OSHA requirements, how many employees must a company have to maintain records of occupational injuries and illnesses?

Under OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) requirements, a company is required to maintain records of occupational injuries and illnesses if it has 11 or more employees. This threshold is set to ensure that a significant enough portion of the workforce is being monitored for workplace safety and health concerns. By maintaining records, companies can better assess their safety practices and identify areas for improvement, which is crucial for maintaining a safe workplace environment.

Companies with fewer than 11 employees still need to report any work-related fatalities, hospitalizations, amputations, or eye loss, but they are not required to keep formal records of all injuries and illnesses. This distinction allows OSHA to focus its enforcement efforts on larger employers, who, due to their size, are likely to have more complex operations and a greater volume of potential hazards that need to be tracked and managed properly.