In the event of a fatality (death on the job) or catastrophe (accident resulting in hospitalization of three or more workers) contact (Anderson Yates). Their office and cell-phone numbers are:
Office: (334) 502-5411
Cell: (334) 329-2711
The Safety and Health Manager will in turn report it to the OSHA Region VIII Office at (303) 844-1600, within 8 hours after the occurrence. If an injury or accident should ever occur, you are to report it to your Superintendent as soon as possible. A log entry and summary report shall be maintained for every recordable injury and illness. The entry should be done within 7 days after the injury or illness has occurred. The OSHA 300 or equivalent shall be used for the recording.
An OSHA recordable injury or illness is defined as an injury resulting in loss of consciousness, days away from work, days of restricted work, or medical treatment beyond first aid. First Aid includes:
- Tetanus shots
- Band-Aids or butterfly bandages
- Cleaning, flushing or soaking wounds
- Ace bandages and wraps
- Non-prescription drugs at non-prescription strength (Aspirin, Tylenol, Etc.)
- Drilling fingernails/toenails
- Eye patches, eye flushing and foreign body removal from eye with Q-tips
- Finger guards
- Hot or cold packs
- Drinking fluids for heat stress
An annual summary of recordable injuries and illnesses must be posted at a conspicuous location in the workplace and contain the following information: Calendar year, company name/establishment name, establishment address, certifying signature, title, and date. If no injury or illness occurred in the year, zeroes must be entered on the total line.
The OSHA logs should be evaluated by the employer to determine trends or patterns in injuries in order to appropriately address hazards and implement prevention strategies.
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