Updating the OSHA 300 Log to show changes in classification of previously recorded injuries/illnesses.
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November 1, 2006
Mr. William K. Principe
Suite 2400
230 Peachtree St., NW
Atlanta, GA 30303-1557
Dear Mr. Principe:
Thank you for your July 8, 2005 letter requesting an interpretation of OSHA's Injury and Illness Recordkeeping regulation, 29 CFR Part 1904, and its application to section 1904.33.
The following paragraphs were stated in your letter: