Determining whether the injury would apply to the work-related exception personal task and outside the assigned working hours

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.

July 29, 2019

Alan Parker, CSP
Corporate Health & Safety Specialist
Ergon, Inc.
P.O. Box 1639
Jackson, MS 39215-1639

Dear Mr. Parker:

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, you ask OSHA to clarify whether an injury sustained by an employee at your establishment is considered work-related for purposes of OSHA recordkeeping.

Clarification of "assigned working hours" for determining recordability of injuries that occur during breaks in the normal work schedule.

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.

March 10 2005

Dr. Milagros C. Flores, MD
Medical Director
GM SPO Pontiac & Drayton Plains
1251 Joslyn Road
Pontiac, MI 48340-2064

Dear Dr. Flores:

Thank you for your September 29, 2004 letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regarding the Injury and Illness Recording and Reporting requirements contained in 29 CFR Part 1904.