OSHA 300A Electronic Submission Deadline: March 2, 2026
Establishments with 100+ employees in high-hazard industries must submit Forms 300, 300A, and 301 electronically. Are you ready?
Time Remaining Until Deadline
Who Must Submit Electronically in 2026?
Electronic submission is required for establishments with 100 or more employees in designated high-hazard industries.
NAICS 211
Oil and Gas Extraction
NAICS 213
Support Activities for Mining
NAICS 236-238
Construction
NAICS 311-339
Manufacturing
NAICS 484
Truck Transportation
NAICS 493
Warehousing and Storage
What You Need to Submit in 2026
The 2026 deadline requires more data than previous years. Form 301 incident reports are now required for electronic submission.
Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses
Complete log of all recordable injuries and illnesses for the calendar year
Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses
Annual summary with totals by injury/illness category, certified by company executive
Injury and Illness Incident Report
Detailed individual report for each recordable case - NEW requirement for electronic submission
Penalties for Non-Compliance in 2026
OSHA penalty amounts are adjusted annually. These are current maximum penalties as of 2024. One citation can cost more than a decade of compliance software.
$16,131
Serious Violation
Per instance of recordkeeping violation
$16,131
Failure to Abate
Per day beyond abatement date
$161,323
Willful/Repeated
Per willful or repeated violation
Source: OSHA Penalties Page. Penalty amounts are updated annually for inflation.
How to Prepare for the 2026 Deadline
Don't wait until February 2026 to start preparing. Here's your action plan.
Determine If You're Covered
Use our ITA Calculator to check if your establishment must submit electronically based on size and industry.
Audit Your Current Recordkeeping
Review your existing OSHA 300 logs for completeness. Ensure all recordable incidents are properly classified.
Digitize Before the Deadline
Move from paper and spreadsheets to software that can generate submission-ready data for OSHA's ITA portal.
Register for OSHA ITA Portal
Create your account at OSHA's Injury Tracking Application portal before the deadline rush.
Frequently Asked Questions
Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. OSHA requirements may change. Always refer to OSHA.gov for official guidance and current regulations.
Get Audit-Ready Before March 2026
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