If an employee dies during surgery made necessary by a work-related injury or illness, is the case recordable? What if the surgery occurs weeks or months after the date of the injury or illness?

Frequently Asked Questions

Question: If an employee dies during surgery made necessary by a work-related injury or illness, is the case recordable? What if the surgery occurs weeks or months after the date of the injury or illness?

Answer:

If an employee dies as a result of surgery or other complications following a work-related injury or illness, the case is recordable. If the underlying injury or illness was recorded prior to the employee's death, the employer must update the Log by lining out information on less severe outcomes, e.g., days away from work or restricted work, and checking the column indicating death.

For more information, explore OSHA's Recordkeeping Requirements.

Does the size or degree of a burn determine recordability?

Frequently Asked Questions

Question: Does the size or degree of a burn determine recordability?

Answer:

No, the size or degree of a work-related burn does not determine recordability. If a work-related first, second, or third degree burn results in one or more of the outcomes in section 1904.7 (days away, work restrictions, medical treatment, etc.), the case must be recorded.

For more information, explore OSHA's Recordkeeping Requirements.

The old rule required the recording of all occupational illnesses, regardless of severity. For example, a work-related skin rash was recorded even if it didn't result in medical treatment. Does the rule still capture these minor illness cases?

Frequently Asked Questions

Question: The old rule required the recording of all occupational illnesses, regardless of severity. For example, a work-related skin rash was recorded even if it didn't result in medical treatment. Does the rule still capture these minor illness cases?

Answer:

No. Under the new rule, injuries and illnesses are recorded using the same criteria. As a result, some minor illness cases are no longer recordable. For example, a case of work-related skin rash is now recorded only if it results in days away from work, restricted work, transfer to another job, or medical treatment beyond first aid.

For more information, explore OSHA's Recordkeeping Requirements.

Enforcement Guidance Under OSHA's Recordkeeping Regulation When First Aid, Active Release Techniques (ART), and Exercise/Stretching Are Used to Treat Musculoskeletal Injuries and Illnesses

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 2, 2024

Ballard Marine Construction Lower Olentangy Tunnel Project; Application for Permanent Variance and Interim Order; Grant of Interim Order; Request for Comments

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  • Fed Register #:
    89:21274-21284
  • Title:
    Ballard Marine Construction Lower Olentangy Tunnel Project; Application for Permanent Variance and Interim Order; Grant of Interim Order; Request for Comments 
    [Federal Register Volume 89, Number 60 (Wednesday, March 27, 2024)]
    [Notices]
    [Pages 21274-21284]
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    [FR Doc No: 2024-06532]
    
    
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KBR Wyle Services, LLC; Application for Permanent Variance and Interim Order; Grant of Interim Order; Request for Comments

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  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    88:80771-80777
  • Title:
[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 222 (Monday, November 20, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 80771-80777]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-25567]


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NASA Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory Operations Contract; Application for Permanent Variance and Interim Order; Grant of Interim Order; Request for Comments

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  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    88:80764-80771
  • Title:
[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 222 (Monday, November 20, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 80764-80771]
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[FR Doc No: 2023-25566]


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Ballard Marine Construction Bay Park Conveyance Tunnel Project; Application for Permanent Variance and Interim Order; Grant of Interim Order; Request for Comments

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    88:51862-51872
  • Title:
[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 149 (Friday, August 4, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 51862-51872]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-16669]


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