Question

In the case of fatal accident, when should be a report filed for nearest OSHA office?

(a) Within 24 hours

(b) Within 48 hours

(c) Within 8 hours

(d) Within 4 hours

I have been asked this question by my college professor while I was bunking the class.

Query is from Environmental Legislation in section Environmental Legislation of Hazardous Waste Management

Answer 1

Correct answer is (c) Within 8 hours

To explain I would say: In case of lethal accident, a report to the nearest OSHA office should be filed within 8 hours and also when one that results in the hospitalization of three or more employees.