Is It Recordable?
Scenario Q195

Eye Patch: is it recordable?

Verdict: Not recordable
Published 2021-08-02

Question

An employee splashed diluted chemical in her eye and immediately washed it out at an emergency eye wash. She sees a doctor and the doctor found no burns or damage to the eye but observed the pupil reacted to the chemical by dilating itself. The doctor provided an eye patch to the employee and instructed her to wear it for one week. After one week the doctor instructed the employee to discontinue use of the eye patch. Is it recordable?

Answer

NO. Eye patches as treatment are specifically listed as first aid by OSHA and therefore are not recordable.

1904.7(b)(5)(ii)

What is "first aid"? For the purposes of Part 1904, "first aid" means the following:

1904.7(b)(5)(ii)(I)

Using eye patches;

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This is guidance based on 29 CFR Part 1904 and OSHA letters of interpretation. Facts and details may be altered or fictional. As specified by OSHA, the employer is responsible for the final recordability determination.