Determination of work-relatedness on a construction site.

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

Ms. Donna Cale
Cale Consulting
7408 Franklin Parke Court
Indianapolis, IN 46259

Dear Ms. Cale:

Clarification of "lost workday" for reporting purposes.

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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.

May 12, 1994

Ms. Melinda M. Sweet
Associate General Counsel
Lever Brothers Company
390 Park Avenue
New York, New York 10022-4698

Dear Ms. Sweet:

Your letter dated April 19, addressed to Denver Holt of the St. Louis OSHA Area Office, was forwarded to the OSHA Office of Statistics for review. The Division of Recordkeeping Requirements is responsible for the administration of the injury and illness recordkeeping system nationwide.

Completing the OSHA Supplementary Record of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses.

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May 12, 1994

Mr. Jerry A. Carter
Safety Director
Cerro Copper Products Company
Post Office Box 66800
St. Louis, Missouri 63166-6800

Dear Mr. Carter:

Thank you for your letter dated April 14, requesting clarification of the recordkeeping requirements pertaining to completing the OSHA Supplementary Record of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA No. 101). I will restate each of your questions and follow with our response.

Recording of cases involiving heat realted disorders.

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May 19, 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:

Thank you for your letter dated April 22, requesting an interpretation concerning the proper recording of cases involving heat related disorders.

Recording of needlestick injuries on the OSHA 200 log.

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May 19, 1994

Barbara J. Coyle, RN
CHAIS, Inc.
2558 South Williams Street
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53207

Dear Ms. Coyle:

Thank you for your letter dated April 21 requesting guidance on the proper recording of needlestick injuries on the OSHA 200 Log. A needlestick injury shall be recorded if it meets one or more of the following requirements:

1. The incident results in a loss of consciousness, transfer to another job, or a work restriction, or

Worker's Compensation Laws and the OSHA recordkeeping requirements.

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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.

May 25, 1994

Mr. Ron Austin
Kemper Risk Management Services
10309 Salford Court
Glen Allen, Virginia 23060

Dear Mr. Austin:

Thank you for your facsimile dated May 17, requesting guidance on recording back injuries and cases involving carpal tunnel syndrome on the OSHA Log 200. Whenever possible, I will refer to the Recordkeeping Guidelines for Occupational Injuries and Illnesses by citing the appropriate page and Q&A numbers.

Recording of a hearing injury.

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June 27, 1994

Mr. Mark R. Downing
Hall-Buck Marine, Inc.
Post office Box 83838
Portland, Oregon 97283-0838

Dear Mr. Downing:

Thank you for your letter dated May 16, requesting clarification on the proper recording of hearing loss cases on the OSHA 200 log. You letter was forwarded to the OSHA Office of Statistics by the Seattle Regional Office. The Division of Recordkeeping Requirements is responsible for the maintenance of the injury and illness recordkeeping system nationwide.

Recording of an illness involving lost workdays.

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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.

August 1, 1994

Mr. Roy E. Gibbs
Acting Director
Office of Occupational Safety
Department of Energy
Washington, D.C. 20585

Dear Mr. Gibbs:

Posting requirements for non-fixed construction sites.

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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.

August 25, 1994

Mr. Fred C. Sumner Safety Manager Kimmins Contracting Corp. 1501 2nd Avenue Tampa, Florida 33605

Dear Mr. Sumner:

Recording of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses.

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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.

October 17, 1994

Ms. Tami Dickerson Human Resources Director Pacific Suites 333 Madonna Road San Luis Obispo, California 93405

Dear Ms. Dickerson: