The evaluation of chiropratic treatments as medical treatment for OSHA injury and illness recordkeeping 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.

September 20, 1996

Ms. Lisann Rolle
Supervisor, BLSI Washington
Department of Labor and Industries
Post Office Box 44631
Olympia, Washington 98504-4631

Dear Ms. Rolle:

Recordability of restriction of work; laceration recordability.

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February 5, 1998

Crystal Berry/Dr. Larry Catlett
Occupational Medical Consulting
P.O. Box 430
Turner, ME 04282

Dear Ms. Berry/Dr. Catlett:

Thank you for your FAX dated November 17, 1997 requesting interpretations for various scenarios. I will respond by restating your scenarios as questions and citing the Recordkeeping Guidelines for Occupational Injuries and Illnesses by page and Q & A number(s) whenever possible in my answers.

Restricted work, prescription for pain, and strains: interpretations.

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February 6, 1998

John Wesley
Coors Brewing Company
Shenandoah Brewery
P.O. Box 25
Elkton, Virginia 22827

Dear John:

Thank you for your FAXes dated November 25, 1997 and December 1, 1997, requesting interpretations concerning three scenarios involving days away from work and restricted work activity. I will respond by restating each situation and then answering it. I will cite the Recordkeeping Guidelines for Occupational Injuries and Illnesses by page and Q&A number(s) whenever possible.

Definition of "work relationship" for occupational injuries and illness recordkeeping.

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January 2, 1998

George N. Perry, PE, CSP
Union Camp
Loss Prevention Department
34040 Union Camp Drive
Franklin, Virginia 23851-0178

Dear Mr. Perry:

Recordability of Rossiter Workout treatment;heat or cold therapy recordability.

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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.

December 3, 1997

Dee Woodhull
Manager, Safety, Industrial Hygiene,
and Workers Compensation
United Technologies Corporation
United Technologies Building
Hartford, CT 06101

Dear Mrs. Woodhull:

Injuries and illnesses occurring on the employer's premises are presumed to be work related.

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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.

September 8, 1997

Jack Bonczynski
Safety/Risk Manager
Exxon Company USA
Bayttown, TX 77520

Dear Mr. Bonczynski:

Recordability of adverse reactions to prescribed medication.

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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.

September 2, 1997

Mitchell S. Allen
Constangy, Brooks Smith, LLC
Attorneys At Law
Suite 2400
230 Peachtree Street, NW
Atlanta, GA 30303-1557

Dear Mr. Allen:

Clarifications of medical treatment and new medical cases for recordkeeping.

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September 2, 1997

Velda Madison
Sr. Staff Assistant
OSHA Activity
NAO-Occupational Safety and Health
General Motors Corporation
General Motors Building
3044 West Grand Boulevard
Detroit, Michigan 48202

Dear Ms. Madison:

Preexisting conditions usually do not affect recordability.

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September 2, 1997

Brian J. Murphy
Services Supervisor
Union Camp Corp.
PO Box 459
Seaboard, NC 27876

Dear Mr. Murphy:

Thank you for your letter dated July 28, 1997 requesting an interpretation about a recordkeeping case. Please excuse the delay in our response. I will cite the Recordkeeping Guidelines for Occupational Injuries and Illnesses by page and Q&A number(s) whenever possible.

Multiple applications of a cold compress may be recordable.

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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.

September 2, 1997

John Thaler, CSP, CHMM
Manger, Occupational Safety and Industrial Hygiene
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation
6900 Main Street - P.O. Box 9729
Stratford, CT 06497-9129

Dear Mr. Thaler:

Thank you for your letter dated July 22, 1997, requesting an interpretation regarding the recordability of an occupational injury.