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OSHA Releases 2024 Workplace Injury and Illness Data

May 20, 2025

On April 17, 2025, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released its 2024 workplace injury and illness data, compiled through its Injury Tracking Application (ITA). This annual report provides valuable insights into nationwide workplace safety trends and underscores the importance of OSHA compliance for all employers—especially those in high-hazard industries.

Understanding the Background

OSHA requires certain employers to electronically submit injury and illness data they’re already obligated to maintain. These include:

  • Establishments with 100+ employees in designated high-risk industries (must submit Forms 300 and 301 annually).
  • Establishments with 20–249 employees in specific industries (must submit Form 300A annually).
  • Establishments with 250+ employees in any industry required to keep OSHA records (must submit Form 300A).

Even employers with as few as 11 employees must maintain and submit OSHA Form 300 logs and Form 301 reports.

This data isn’t just regulatory red tape, it gives OSHA the ability to identify patterns, target hazards, and proactively address safety concerns through inspections and outreach. Public access to this information also means your company’s safety record is visible to employees, job seekers, customers, and researchers.

2024 Key Takeaways

From the data collected, OSHA reported the following totals for 2024:

  • Injuries: 1,312,738
  • Skin disorders: 6,624
  • Respiratory conditions: 30,064
  • Poisonings: 875
  • Hearing loss: 10,524
  • Other illnesses: 60,840

OSHA has stated that additional steps are being taken to protect worker privacy by reviewing the remaining data for personally identifiable information before publication.

What Employers Should Do

  • Review Your Data: Make sure your OSHA logs are accurate and submitted on time.
  • Understand Public Access: Know that your establishment’s safety records are now part of the public domain.
  • Stay Compliant: Continue following OSHA recordkeeping and reporting standards to avoid fines and promote workplace safety.
  • Improve Safety Measures: Use the data trends to proactively reduce risks and protect your workforce.

Looking for Guidance?

Navigating OSHA requirements can be tricky, but you don’t have to do it alone. For help interpreting this data or improving your OSHA compliance strategy, contact your Robertson Ryan Insurance Agent. They can help you assess risks, improve safety protocols, and ensure you’re meeting regulatory obligations.

For more information, you can view the full report in the original Zywave PDF here.