Recently I changed employers; I have been going through all the Workers' Comp. files, and found that we are missing about 1/2 of the claims files. I am not sure if the previous person got rid of them, just didn't keep up with them or what. Does anyone have any suggestions on what I should do?
Make a list of the files that are available and a list of those you belive are missing.
Sign and date the logs.
You can add an explanation if you wish.
Make a list of the files that are available and a list of those you belive are missing.
Sign and date the logs.
You can add an explanation if you wish.
I have done that already; my main concern is whether or not my company would be held liable and/or fined in the case of an audit?
That would probably depend on the laws in your state - your profile does not indicate a location nor did you indicate one in your post -- or whether the employment was covered by Federal OSHA laws.
You can find out about OSHA reporting requirements here:
http://www.osha.gov/recordkeeping/ppt1/R...table.html
P.S. even if the employer is covered by OSHA they only require logs not work comp claim files.
That would probably depend on the laws in your state - your profile does not indicate a location nor did you indicate one in your post -- or whether the employment was covered by Federal OSHA laws.
You can find out about OSHA reporting requirements here:
http://www.osha.gov/recordkeeping/ppt1/R...table.html
P.S. even if the employer is covered by OSHA they only require logs not work comp claim files.
I am located in Alabama, and yes, we are covered by Federal OSHA laws. The major problem is, that along with the files missing, I am also missing most of the 300 logs...