Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses

OMB Control No: 1220-0045	ICR Reference No: 202404-1220-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202310-1220-006
Agency/Subagency: DOL/BLS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 07/01/2024

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	10/31/2024
Responses	228,200	232,800
Time Burden (Hours)	214,904	187,859
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses is the primary indicator of the Nation's progress in providing every working man and woman safe and healthful working conditions. The survey measures the overall rate of work injuries and illnesses by industry. Survey data are also used to evaluate the effectiveness of Federal and State programs and to prioritize scarce resources. Respondents include employers who maintain Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) records in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act and employers who are normally exempt from OSHA recordkeeping. Each year a sample of exempt employers is required to keep records and participate in the survey.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 107 - 347 Title 5 Name of Law: Confidential Information Protection and Statistical Efficiency Act (CIPSEA)    PL: Pub.L. 91 - 596 24(a) Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 27454	04/17/2024
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 54539	07/01/2024
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 3

IC Title Form No. Form Name Public Sector - Voluntary BLS-9300-FAX, BLS 9300, BLS 9300 FAX, BLS 9300, IDCF, BLS9300 FAX SOII Fax Form ,   SOII Collection Form ,   SOII FAX Form ,   SOII FAX Form Spanish ,   2024 IDCF Collection Screenshots ,   SOII 2024 FAX Form - Example Alabama Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses - Private Sector BLS-9300-FAX, BLS-9300 N06, BLS9300 FAX, BLS 9300 FAX, BLS 9300, IDCF SOII 2024 Collection Form ,   SOII 2024 FAX ,   SOII FAX form Spanish ,   SOII Collection Form Spanish ,   IDCF Collection Screenshots ,   SOII 2024 FAX Form - Example Alabama Survey of Occupational Injuries and Ilnesses - State and Local - Mandatory BLS-9300-FAX, BLS 9300 N06, BLS 9300, BLS 9300 FAX, BLS 9300 FAX, IDCF SOII Collection Form ,   SOII Collection Form Spanish ,   SOII FAX form ,   SOII FAX Form Spanish ,   IDCF Collection Instrument Screenshots ,   SOII 2024 FAX Form - Example Alabama

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	228,200	232,800	0	-4,600	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	214,904	187,859	0	27,045	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: There is an increase in burden of 27,045 hours (214,904 – 187,859) for collection year 2024. This increase is primarily due to increased reporting burden for Part II to reflect the increase in the estimated average time to report a case, but also includes the small increase of 270 hours for the pre-collection test letter. This increase from 10 to 15 minutes (50 percent) per case is consistent with OSHA burden estimates published in their most recent rulemaking and accounts for 25,000 hours in increased burden. Second, there is an increase in reporting burden due to an increase in the number of cases BLS estimates will be reported by establishments normally exempt from OSHA recordkeeping. This increase in cases is likely due to a rise in reported cases as levels return to pre-pandemic norms. Finally, there is also a small increase of 270 hours from the pre-collection test letter.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $22,900,000

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

Agency Contact: Tiffany Pinkney 202 691-6218 [email protected]

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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: 07/01/2024

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