All prescription medications, including preventive antibiotics, should be considered medical treatment and are recordable.

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 10, 2005

Mr. Dave Beyer
EHS Coordinator
Lucas Milhaupt
5656 S. Pennsylvania Ave.
Cudahy, WI 53110

Dear Mr. Beyer:

Thank you for your letter of October 1, 2004 seeking clarification of the circumstances in which an antibiotic is considered medical treatment. You state that an employee was sent to the hospital to have a splinter removed and was given an antibiotic as a precautionary measure. You ask whether the case could be considered non-recordable because the medication was given only as a preventive measure.

Clarification of "assigned working hours" for determining recordability of injuries that occur during breaks in the normal work schedule.

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 10 2005

Dr. Milagros C. Flores, MD
Medical Director
GM SPO Pontiac & Drayton Plains
1251 Joslyn Road
Pontiac, MI 48340-2064

Dear Dr. Flores:

Thank you for your September 29, 2004 letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regarding the Injury and Illness Recording and Reporting requirements contained in 29 CFR Part 1904.

OSHA 200 Log recording CTDs.

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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.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

August 27, 1991

Recordkeeping requirements when an employer receives two or more differing medical recommendations for an injury/illness.

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 12, 2006

Mr. Brian W. Price
Colonial Pipeline Company
1185 Sanctuary Parkway, Suite 100
Alpharetta, GA 30004-4738

Dear Mr. Price:

Appropriate recordkeeping for CTD case resolution and symptom recurrence.

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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.

September 17, 1991

Mr. Richard A. Jochum
Counsel
IBP Incorporated
Dakota City, Nebraska 68731

Dear Mr. Jochum:

Thank you for your letter of August 28 requesting a written clarification of appropriate recordkeeping practice for CTD case resolution and symptom recurrence.

Restrictions from restricted work activities.

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 25, 2006

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

Dear Ms. Ballas:

This is in response to your letter dated January 6, 2006. In your letter, you presented the scenario listed below and requested clarification of how it should be recorded on the OSHA Form 300.

Clarification of several recordkeeping issues.

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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 10, 1994

Mr. F.A. Zamzami
Industrial Security Manager
Petromin - Mobil Yanbu Refinery
Post Office Box 30078
Yanbu AlSinaiyah, Saudi Arabia

Dear Mr. Zamzami:

Thank you for your letter dated January 9, requesting interpretations on several OSHA injury and illness recordkeeping issues. I will address your questions in the order as presented in your letter. Whenever possible, I will refer to the enclosed Recordkeeping Guidelines for Occupational Injuries and Illnesses by citing the appropriate page and Q&A numbers.

Physician vs employee on the employee's ability to perform restricted work activity.

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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 11, 1994

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:

Restricted work definitions.

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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 11, 1994

David J. McGuan
Safety Engineering Supervisor
Champion International Corporation
River Road
Post Office Box 1200
Bucksport, Maine 04416

Dear Mr. McGuan:

Thank you for your letter dated November 29, 1993, requesting interpretations for several OSHA injury and illness recordkeeping issues. Your letter was forwarded to this office by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on January 13. My Division of Recordkeeping Requirements is responsible for the maintenance of the injury and illness recordkeeping system nationwide.

Determining if an injury is considered a new recordkeeping case based on a recurrence of previously recorded symptoms.

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.

December 21, 2005

Mr. Dave Beyer
Lucas Milhaupt, Inc.
5656 S. Pennsylvania Ave.
Cudahy, WI 53110-0638

Dear Mr. Beyer:

We have recently received your letter dated May 9, 2005 regarding the OSHA Injury and Illness Recordkeeping regulation, 29 CFR Part 1904, and its application to the OSHA 300 log.