Recordkeeping Regulation contained in 29 CFR Part 1904

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

April 14, 2016

Ms. Barbara Jo Ruble
Specialty Technical Consultants
41 7 Grindall St.
Baltimore, MD 21230

Dear Ms. Ruble:

Thank you for your November 24, 2015, letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regarding the recordkeeping regulation contained in 29 CFR Part 1904 - Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses. Specifically, you requested an interpretation regarding medical treatment beyond first aid.

Recordkeeping Regulation contained in 29 CFR Part 1904

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

May 25, 2016

Mr. Darrell Hornback
ICWUC Health and Safety Department
329 Race Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202

Dear Mr. Hornback:

Thank you for your letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regarding the recordkeeping regulation contained in 29 CFR Part 1904 - Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses. Specifically, you requested an interpretation of OSHA's revised reporting requirements under Section 1904.39.

Determining if the injury or illness would apply to the work-related exception

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

March 21, 2016

Mr. Leary Jones
Balfour Beatty Construction Services
10620 Treena St., #300
San Diego, CA 92131

Dear Mr. Jones:

Thank you for your December 11, 2015, letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regarding the recordkeeping regulation contained in 29 CFR Part 1904 - Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses. Specifically, you requested an interpretation regarding the work-related exception in Section 1904.5(b)(2)(vi).

Clarification of Recordkeeping's work-related exception.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

 

Contract employees and recordkeeping requirements.

Archive Notice - OSHA Archive

NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

January 5, 1993

Mr. Kenneth M. Colonna
Safety and Health Manager
Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated
Post Office Box 31487
Charlotte, North Carolina 28231

Dear Mr. Colonna:

Thank you for your letter dated December 14, requesting clarification of OSHA recordkeeping requirements for employees supplied by a temporary help service.

Occupational injury and illness data from worker's compensation carriers.

Archive Notice - OSHA Archive

NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

January 12, 1993

Mr. Richard L. Gaynor
Assistant Director for Personnel
The Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern Parkway
Brooklyn, New York 11238

Dear Mr. Gaynor:

I am responding to your letter dated November 24, 1992, which was forwarded to my office from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). My Division of Recordkeeping Requirements is responsible for administering the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) injury and illness recordkeeping system nationwide. Please excuse the lengthy delay in our response.

Recordkeeping requirements as applied to sheltered workshops.

Archive Notice - OSHA Archive

NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

January 26, 1993

Mr. Brad Brown
Planning & Research Associate II
Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Standards
Research & Statistics Division
State House Station #45
Augusta, Maine 04333-0045

Dear Brad:

Thank you for your letter dated January 12, requesting an interpretation concerning OSHA recordkeeping requirements as applied to sheltered workshops.

Determining lost working days.

Archive Notice - OSHA Archive

NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

February 9, 1993

Ms. Diane Whittier
Senior Engineer
Westinghouse Electric Corporation
Westinghouse Building
Gateway Center
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222

Dear Ms. Whittier:

Longterm restrictions; geographic scope; work related injuries.

Archive Notice - OSHA Archive

NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

February 9, 1993

Patrick J. Beecher, M.D.
Associate Medical Director
Ford Motor Company
900 Parklane Towers West
Three Parklane Boulevard
Dearborn, Michigan 48126

Dear Dr. Beecher:

Thank you for your letter dated January 8, requesting interpretations on several OSHA injury and illness recordkeeping issues. I will respond by first repeating each question then addressing it. Wherever possible, I will refer to the Recordkeeping Guidelines for Occupational Injuries and Illnesses.

Baseline audiogram revision due to persistent STS or improved thresholds; revision must be made for each ear separately.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

May 8, 2003

Ms. Linda Ballas
Linda Ballas & Associates
4413 Copper Creek Lane
Toledo, OH 43615

Dear Ms. Ballas: