Ohio § 4123.28
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 4123.28, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4123.28.
Every employer in this state shall keep a record of all injuries and occupational
diseases, fatal or otherwise, received or contracted by his employees in the course
of their employment and resulting in seven days or more of total disability. Within a week after acquiring knowledge of an injury or death therefrom, and in
the event of occupational disease or death therefrom, within one week after acquiring
knowledge of or diagnosis of or death from an occupational disease or of a report
to the employer of the occupational disease or death, a report thereof shall be made
in writing to the bureau of workers' compensation upon blanks to be procured from
the bureau for that purpose. The report shall state the name and nature of the business of the employer, the
location of his establishment or place of work, the name, address, nature and duration
of occupation of the injured, disabled, or deceased employee and the time, the nature,
and the cause of injury, occupational disease, or death, and such other information
as is required by the bureau. The employer shall give a copy of each report to the employee it concerns or his surviving
dependents. No employer shall refuse or neglect to make any report required by this section. Each day that an employer fails to file a report required by this section constitutes
an additional day within the time period given to a claimant by the applicable statute
of limitations for the filing of a claim based on the injury or occupational disease,
provided that a failure to file a report shall not extend the applicable statute of
limitations for more than two additional years.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 4123.28
What does Ohio Revised Code § 4123.28 cover?
Section 4123.28 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Ohio § 4123.28?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 4123.28" (Ohio). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Ohio law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Ohio official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Ohio attorney.
How does Ohio § 4123.28 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Ohio can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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