Decision Factor
Medical treatment vs. first aid
Distinguishing first aid (not recordable) from medical treatment beyond first aid (recordable).
4 scenarios
- Recordable
Is a Laceration Requiring Stitches Recordable?
A work-related laceration closed with sutures, staples, or surgical glue is recordable on the OSHA 300 Log. The closure method — not the wound size, body part,…
- Depends
Is a Back Injury Aggravated by Lifting at Work Recordable?
A pre-existing back injury aggravated by a work event is recordable only when the work event significantly aggravates the prior condition.…
- Depends
Is a Slip and Fall in the Company Parking Lot Recordable?
A slip and fall in a company parking lot is recordable when the employee has already begun their work activities. The same fall during the commute — before…
- Not Recordable
Is a Sprained Ankle Recordable If Treated With Ace Wrap and Over-the-Counter Pain Reliever?
An employee twists their ankle stepping off a loading dock. The site supervisor has them ice it, wraps it with an elastic bandage, hands them ibuprofen from…