What to do in case of an accident, amputation, loss of eye, or fatality
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Incident: Fatality as a result of a work-related incident, including death resulting from a heart attack.
Reporting Time: Within 8 hours
Report To: Division of OSH Compliance at (502) 564-3070 or to OSHA after hours at (800) 321-6742.
Time Limitation: All fatalities must be reported; there is no time limitation. -
Incident: Hospitalization of an employee including hospitalization resulting from a heart attack.
Reporting Time: Within 72 hours
Report To: Division of OSH Compliance at (502) 564-3070 or to OSHA after hours at (800) 321-6742.
Time Limitation: All formal admissions to the in-patient service of a hospital or clinic for care or treatment must be reported; there is no time limitation.
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Incident: Amputation
Reporting Time: Within 72 hours
Report To: Division of OSH Compliance at (502) 564-3070 or to OSHA after hours at (800) 321-6742.
Time Limitation: All amputations must be reported; there is no time limitation. -
Incident: Loss of eye
Reporting Time: Within 72 hours
Report To: Division of OSH Compliance at (502) 564-3070 or to OSHA after hours at (800) 321-6742.
Time Limitation: All loss of eye injuries must be reported; there is no time limitation.
Notes
* Reporting time is the time from which an employer, employer’s agent, or another employee first becomes aware of the fatality, incident, amputation, or loss of eye.
* If the Frankfort office is closed and you cannot talk to a person, then you must call the OSHA toll-free number at 800-321-6742 and report the incident. Messages or faxes are not accepted to meet this reporting requirement.
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Complaints
Kentucky statutes regarding requests for inspections require that notices of violations or danger "shall be reduced to writing, shall set forth with reasonable particularity the grounds for the notice, and shall be signed by the employee or representative of employees..." (KRS Chapter 338.121). Thus, electronic complaints do not meet the criteria set forth by Kentucky's Occupational Safety and Health laws.
Employees or their representatives may also choose to send a signed letter that contains the same information in lieu of this form.
OSH Complaint Form
Discrimination
You may contact (502) 564-3535 for help with a discrimination claim.
Employees or their representatives may also choose to send a signed letter that contains the same information in lieu of this form.
Discrimination Form [PDF, 613KB]
OSH Regulations
The following industry-specific OSH regulations are applicable in Kentucky:
- General Industry
- Construction
- Maritime
- Agriculture
Kentucky's OSH regulations are found at 803 Kentucky Administrative Regulations Chapter 2. The regulations consist of:
- State-specific regulations unique to Kentucky
- OSHA regulations adopted with state-specific provisions
- OSHA regulations adopted without change.
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Kentucky specific general industry and construction regulations, along with federal general industry and construction standards, are provided free of charge on a USB drive.
The Kentucky Occupational Safety and Health Standards for Construction and General Industry publication are available online. This unofficial publication contains only Kentucky-specific regulations adopted by the Kentucky Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board, or the Kentucky Labor Cabinet, which supersede OSHA standards.
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Adoption of OSHA Standards and Policies
The Kentucky OSH Program, under the statutory authority of KRS Chapter 338 and through a state plan approved by the U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA, maintains authority for enforcement, on-site consultation, standards promulgation, and training services related to workplace safety and health. Therefore, the Kentucky OSH Program may or may not adopt federal standards or policies. Employers and employees may contact the Kentucky OSH Program at (502) 564-3070 to determine if the Kentucky OSH Program comports with federal standards or policies.
RegWatch
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OSH Program Instructions
KY OSH PROGRAM INSTRUCTION 01-2022Establishes policies and procedures for Local Emphasis Program inspections of employers that failed to electronically submit EINs and/or injury and illness data to OSHA.
OSH Field Operation Manual
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- 01 - Disclaimer [pdf, 91KB]
- 02 - Table of Contents [pdf, 178KB]
- Chapter I - General Responsibilities and Administrative Procedures [pdf, 267KB]
- Chapter II - Compliance Programming [pdf, 155KB]
- Chapter III - Complaint and Referral Policies and Procedures [pdf, 374KB]
- Chapter IV - General Inspection Procedures [pdf, 416KB]
- Chapter V - Imminent Danger [pdf, 275KB]
- Chapter VI - Fatality Catastrophe Investigation [pdf, 297KB]
- Chapter VII - Violations and Citations [pdf, 1MB]
- Chapter VIII - Penalties [pdf, 197KB]
- Chapter IX - Casefile Preparation and Documentation [pdf, 291KB]
- Chapter X - Discrimination [pdf, 366KB]
- Chapter XI - Legal [pdf, 314KB]
Post Inspection Guide
An inspection of your workplace was conducted in accordance with the KRS Chapter 338. The compliance safety and health officer (CSHO) who conducted the inspection has found conditions that may be in violation of the law. The information relative to these conditions will be evaluated by the CSHO's supervisor. If it is determined that a violation does exist, you will be issued a "Citation and Notification of Penalty" that explains in detail the exact nature of the violation(s) and any associated penalties.
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Required Workplace Posters
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