1904.12(e)

Recordkeeping: clarifications of second visits for recordability.

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May 24, 2000

John DiCarlo
President, USWA Local 8972
and
Robert DeCicco,
Manager, Safety, Health and Environmental
Johnson Matthey
Precious Metals Division
2001 Nolte Drive
West Deptford, NJ 08066

Gentlemen:

Recordability of treatment for hydrofluoric acid burns.

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July 31, 2000

Donald V. Lassiter, Ph.D.
Consultant, Environmental
& Occupational Health
Occupational Health Systems
2701 Sloane Street
Norman, OK 73032

Dear Mr. Lassiter:

Thank you for your letter of October 20, 1999 in which you ask for guidance concerning the OSHA recordkeeping requirements as they pertain to the use of a non-prescription preparation in response to a suspected exposure to hydrofluoric acid.

 

Application of a cold compress on a second or subsequent medical visit is recordable.

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December 1, 2000

Max Haynes
ErgoMed
2640 11th Avenue
Greeley, Colorado 80631

Dear Mr. Haynes:

Thank you for your letter dated April 18, 2000, requesting guidance on the proper recording of occupational injuries on the OSHA Log 200. Your letter presents the following two scenarios: