FATALITY/CATASTROPHE REPORTING

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IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
122429	FATALITY/CATASTROPHE REPORTING	Migrated

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1218-0007	ICR Reference No: 199205-1218-001
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 199112-1218-001
Agency/Subagency: DOL/OSHA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: FATALITY/CATASTROPHE REPORTING
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Comment filed on proposed rule and continue	Conclusion Date: 05/21/1992
	Date Received in OIRA: 05/18/1992
Terms of Clearance: Pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.13, we extend OMB approval for the existing information collection requirements at 29 CFR 1904.8, but we do not approve proposed changes to these requirements. After OSHA reviews all comments received in response to the NPRM, the agency may seek PRA approval for these new information collection requirements. In keepin with section 3504(h) of the PRA, OSHA shall respond to the following comments in its final rule: (1) How will OSHA (and States in State-pla States) be able to respond quickly and effectively to the increased number of injury reports that would result from OSHA's proposal to decrease this reporting threshold from five to three? OSHA should develop a firm estimate, including data submitted by commenters, of th additional reports to which it would have to respond as a result of th proposal. (2) OSHA shall demonstrate the practical utility of its proposed requirement for employers to record all work-related deaths which occur among employees up to six months after an on-the-job injur OSHA shall answer the following related questions: a) What criteria will be used to determine whether a post-injury death is truly job- related? b) Is it feasible or cost-effective for employers to track injured employees who leave the employ of that firm? and c) Will these reports be accurate enough to justify the additional burden of collection?

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	07/31/1992	07/31/1992	07/31/1992
Responses	2,724	0	2,724
Time Burden (Hours)	681	0	681
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: ALL WORKPLACE FATALITIES AND CATASTROPHES MUST BE REPORTED SO THAT OSHA CAN SCHEDULE AN INSPECTION TO INVESTIGATE. SUCH REPORTING IS REQUIRED BY LAW (PL 91-596 SEC. 8(C)(2)).

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
FATALITY/CATASTROPHE REPORTING

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Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 05/18/1992

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