Several OSHA injury and illness recordkeeping issues.
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June 18, 1993
Ms. Monica Verros, R.N., C.O.H.N.
Occupational Health Advisor
IBP, Inc.
Dakota City, Nebraska 68731
Dear Ms. Verros:
Thank you for your letter dated April 27, requesting interpretations on a number of OSHA injury and illness recordkeeping issues. I will restate each of your questions and follow with my response. Whenever possible, I will refer to either the Recordkeeping Guidelines for Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (Bluebook) or the Ergonomics Program Management Guidelines for Meatpacking Plants (Greenbook).