OSHA Injury Tracking Application (ITA) Deadline: March 2, 2026

The deadline to submit data through OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application (ITA) is Monday, March 2, 2026.

If your business is required to file, now is the time to review your injury and illness records to ensure everything is accurate and ready for electronic submission.

Many employers are familiar with OSHA Forms 300, 300A, and 301, which track workplace injuries and illnesses. However, not all businesses are required to submit this information electronically. Here’s what you need to know.

What Is the OSHA Injury Tracking Application (ITA)?

The Injury Tracking Application (ITA) is OSHA’s secure online system for collecting workplace injury and illness data from certain employers each year.

While many employers must maintain OSHA injury and illness records, only some are required to submit this data electronically to OSHA.

The electronic submission deadline for 2025 data is March 2, 2026.

Which Employers Must Submit ITA Data?

Under federal OSHA requirements, certain employers must submit injury and illness data annually through the ITA.

Generally, electronic submission is required for:

• Employers with 100 or more employees in designated high-hazard industries, who must submit:

  • OSHA Form 300 – Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses

  • OSHA Form 301 – Injury and Illness Incident Report

These submissions are in addition to completing and posting:

• OSHA Form 300A – Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses

Requirements are based on employer size and NAICS industry classification.

Employers should review OSHA’s current list of high-hazard industries to determine whether they are covered.

Who Is Exempt from OSHA Recordkeeping and ITA Submission?

Some businesses are partially or fully exempt from OSHA’s recordkeeping requirements.

You may be exempt from routine OSHA 300 recordkeeping if:

• You had 10 or fewer employees at all times during the previous calendar year (across all locations), or

• Your business operates in a low-risk industry designated as partially exempt by OSHA.

Important Exception

Even if you qualify for an exemption, you must still maintain records and respond if you receive a written request from:

• The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)

• OSHA

• A state occupational safety and health agency

These requests override the general exemption.

Why OSHA Collects This Data

OSHA makes certain submitted data publicly available on its website. This transparency allows:

• Employers

• Employees

• Job seekers

• The general public

to review a company’s safety and health record.

OSHA believes that public access to this information encourages stronger safety programs and helps reduce workplace injuries and illnesses.

For employers, this makes accurate reporting and proactive safety management more important than ever.

What Employers Should Do Now

With the March 2, 2026, deadline approaching, employers should:

1. Review OSHA Forms 300, 301, and 300A for accuracy

2. Confirm whether your employee count and industry classification require ITA submission

3. Ensure your injury data is complete and properly recorded

4. Prepare for electronic submission before the deadline

5. Use the data to identify trends and strengthen workplace safety programs

Compliance isn’t just about avoiding penalties; it’s an opportunity to evaluate your risk exposure and improve workplace safety outcomes.

Need Support?

OSHA recordkeeping and ITA submission requirements can be complex,  especially for multi-location employers or organizations operating in multiple states.

If you’re unsure whether your company is required to submit data or need expert HR support with OSHA tracking tools, feel free to reach out to our team today.

Proactive compliance today can prevent costly issues tomorrow.