Proper recording of work related burns on the OSHA 200 log.

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May 24, 1993

Mr. David E. Jones
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart
3800 One Atlantic Center
1201 West Peachtree Street, N.W.
Atlanta, Georgia 30309

Dear Mr. Jones:

Thank you for your letter dated March 8, requesting an interpretation on the proper recording of work related burns on the OSHA 200 Log. Whenever possible, I will refer to the Recordkeeping Guidelines for Occupational Injuries and Illnesses by citing page and Q&A numbers.

Recording an injury during snowmobiling as work related.

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May 24, 1993

Mr. Thomas E. Glass
Safety Engineer
ICI Polyurethanes Group
West Deptford Division
286 Mantua Grove Road West
Deptford, New Jersey 08066-1732

Dear Mr. Glass:

Thank you for your letter dated March 22, requesting an interpretation of the proper recording of a case on the OSHA 200 Log. When possible, I will cite the Recordkeeping Guidelines for Occupational Injuries and Illnesses by stating the appropriate page and Q&A numbers.

Determining work-relatedness when the work event or exposure is only one of the discernable causes; not the sole or predominant cause.

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 13, 2004

William K. Principe
Constangy, Brooks & Smith, LLC
Suite 2400
230 Peachtree Street, N.W.
Atlanta, Georgia 30303-1557

Dear Mr. Principe:

Thank you for your comments pertaining to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Injury and Illness Recording and Reporting requirements contained in 29 CFR Part 1904. Please accept my apology for the delay in our response.

Recording of bloodborne pathogen injuries on the OSHA 200 log.

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May 24, 1993

Ms. Chris K. Moody, P.E.
Director, Industry Affairs
Gas Processors Association
6526 East 60th Street
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74145

Dear Ms. Moody:

Thank you for your letter dated April 21, requesting an interpretation on the proper recording of bloodborne pathogen injuries on the OSHA 200 Log. Your letter was forwarded to my office from the Directorate of Compliance Programs. The Office of Statistics is responsible for maintaining the injury and illness recordkeeping system nationwide.

Proper recording of occupational exposures to bloodborne pathogens.

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May 27, 1993

Mr. Stephen G. Kastensmidt
B&R
OSHA Recordkeeping
Brown & Root, Inc.
Post Office Box Three
Houston, Texas 77001

Dear Mr. Kastensmidt:

Thank you for your letter of May 13, asking about the proper recording of occupational exposures to bloodborne pathogens. An occupational bloodborne pathogens exposure incident shall be classified and evaluated as an injury since it is usually the result of an instantaneous event. It shall be recorded if it meets one or more of the following requirements:

Employee and employee representative access rights to OSHA 300 Log and OSHA 300-A Summary forms.

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.

November 7, 2003

LaMont Byrd
Director Safety and Health Department
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
25 Louisiana Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20001-2198

Dear Mr. Byrd:

Recording disputed injury and illness cases.

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June 21, 1993

Mr. Jerry A. Carter
20 Pinewood Lane
Belleville, Illinois 62221

Dear Mr. Carter:

Thank you for your letter dated June 1, requesting an interpretation for recording disputed injury and illness cases on the OSHA Log. I will refer to the enclosed Recordkeeping Guidelines for Occupational Injuries and Illnesses by stating page and Q&A numbers when appropriate.

Recordability of bloodborne pathogenic exposure incidents.

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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.

June 7, 1993

Mr. Roger Reid, CAE
President
Southern Gas Association
Suite 1300, L.B. 60
3030 LBJ Freeway
Dallas, Texas 75234

Dear Mr. Reid:

Thank you for your letter dated March 30, stating your concerns regarding the recordability of bloodborne pathogenic exposure incidents on the OSHA 200 Log. Your letter was forwarded to my office from the Directorate of Compliance Programs. The Office of Statistics is responsible for the administration of the injury and illness recordkeeping system nationwide.

Recording restricted work activity.

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June 7, 1993

Ms. Neta Hogestad
Longmont Foods
Post Office Box 1479
Longmont, Colorado 80502-1479

Dear Ms. Hogestad:

Thank you for your facsimile dated April 26, requesting an interpretation on recording restricted work activity on the OSHA Log. As found on page 48 of the enclosed Recordkeeping Guidelines for Occupational Injuries and Illnesses, restricted work activity occurs when the employee is physically or mentally unable to perform all or any part of his or her normal assignment during all or any part of the normal workday or shift.

Recording restricted work activity.

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June 14, 1993

Ms. Nancy Liaboe
Abbott Laboratories
1400 Sheridan Road North
Chicago, Illinois 60064

Dear Ms. Liaboe:

Thank you for your facsimile requesting an interpretation on recording restricted work activity on the OSHA 200 Log. The concept of restricted work is based on three criteria as follows:

1. The employee was assigned to another job on a temporary basis, or

2. the employee worked at a permanent job less than full time, or