Is It Recordable?29 CFR 1904.33: Record retention
Scenarios that apply 29 CFR 1904.33 (Record retention).
Late Report
The manager discovers that a former employee who voluntarily separated from the company 5 years ago had a recordable injury. Is it…
RecordableDishonest Employee
An employee set to retire within a year reported that he injured a shoulder while lifting a piece of equipment. The employee receives…
Not recordableRetires After Injury
An employee slips on ice at work and strikes their elbow on the pavement. At the time of the injury, a licensed health care professional…
RecordableInjury From 6 Years Prior
A long-term employee reports they were injured 6 years ago while at work, which resulted in surgery. The employee was afraid to report…
Not recordableChange in Business Ownership
A small oil refining company is purchased by a larger refining company. As a part of the deal, the small refining company’s crude…
RecordableTerminated Injured Employee
A line crew at a utility company are dispatched to replace a damaged power pole. The new pole was successfully placed and two linemen…
RecordableStatus Change to Not Work-Related + Privacy Case
An employee reports groin pain after attempting a heavy lift in a warehouse. After a doctor evaluation, the employee is prescribed over…
Not recordable