Determining work-relatedness for injuries while on travel status
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October 20, 2014
James Goodwyne
Shell Exploration & Production Co.
150-C North Dairy Ashford, C480
Houston, TX 77079
Dear Mr. Goodwyne:
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, your letter requests clarification of OSHA¿s injury and illness reporting requirements at Section 1904.5, Determination of Work-relatedness.
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