A US citizen working on a foreign flag vessel during a storm, slips and hits his head on a bulkhead. He receives 12 stitches. Is it recordable?
NO. The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, 29 U.S.C. 651 et seq., (OSH Act) does not apply to the operators of foreign-flag MODUs operating on the OCS or United States territorial waters with respect to their crews.
An employee cuts their arm while opening a box at work. They self-administer stitches and later are directed to visit the doctor. The…
Not recordableAn employee was spreading butter on a piece of toast as a snack for work. The butter knife slipped and stabbed the webbing between the…
Not recordableA CEO is meeting with a potential investor at a golf course. While golfing, the CEO became frustrated and he struck a bench with his…
RecordableThis 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.
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