Under OSHA recordkeeping requirements, which of the following injuries would require recording on Form 300?
Correct Answer
B) A sprained ankle requiring medical treatment beyond first aid
OSHA requires recording work-related injuries that result in medical treatment beyond first aid, restricted work, job transfer, or loss of consciousness. A sprained ankle requiring medical treatment beyond first aid must be recorded.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
OSHA Form 300 recordkeeping requirements mandate that work-related injuries requiring medical treatment beyond first aid must be recorded. A sprained ankle that requires medical treatment beyond basic first aid (such as prescription medication, physical therapy, or professional medical evaluation) meets the criteria for recordable injuries. This falls under OSHA's definition of cases involving medical treatment beyond first aid, which is one of the key triggers for Form 300 recording requirements.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: A minor cut requiring only first aid treatment
Minor cuts requiring only first aid treatment do not meet OSHA's recording threshold. First aid treatments like cleaning wounds, applying bandages, or using over-the-counter medications are specifically excluded from Form 300 recording requirements unless they progress to require medical treatment beyond first aid.
Option D: A headache that resolves without treatment
Minor bruises treated only with ice packs are considered first aid treatment under OSHA guidelines. Ice pack application is specifically listed as a first aid treatment that does not trigger Form 300 recording requirements unless additional medical treatment beyond first aid becomes necessary.
Memory Technique
Use the acronym 'TRIM' - Treatment (beyond first aid), Restricted work, Injury requiring medical care, Medical treatment = Form 300 recording required
Reference Hint
OSHA Construction Standards 29 CFR 1926 - Subpart C (General Safety and Health Provisions), specifically sections on injury and illness recordkeeping requirements
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