Is It Recordable?
Scenario Q58

Intentional Forklift Accident: is it recordable?

Verdict: Not recordable
Published 2020-06-14

Question

A disgruntled employee intentionally wrecks a forklift to get hurt on the job. The incident results in a fractured arm. Is it recordable?

Answer

NO. While the incident took place at work and resulted in recordable criteria, the employee intentionally set out for harm. Self-inflicted injuries are excepted per OSHA’s 1904.5(b)(2)(vi) as shown below.
1904.5(b)(2)
Are there situations where an injury or illness occurs in the work environment and is not considered work-related? Yes, an injury or illness occurring in the work environment that falls under one of the following exceptions is not work-related, and therefore is not recordable.

https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/interlinking/standards/1904.5(b)(2)

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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.