# How is a work-related death recorded on the OSHA 300 log?

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Last updated: 2026-10-23

**Short answer:** Recordable — death (column G)

A work-related fatality is always recordable and is entered in column G, the most serious outcome. The fatality must also be reported to OSHA within 8 hours of learning about it.

> Report to OSHA within 8 hours: call 1-800-321-6742, use the online form, or contact the nearest area office (29 CFR 1904.39).

## Why

- The case resulted in death. Also report the fatality to OSHA within 8 hours. [29 CFR 1904.7(b)(2)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-29/section-1904.7)

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