CFR 127C - Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses

On January 19, 2001 (Federal Register), federal OSHA promulgated the revised final rule, 29 CFR 1904, "Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses". This rule is revised to include interpretive guidance formerly found in the "Blue Book" as well as changes to the recordkeeping forms.

On October 12, 2001 (Federal Register), federal OSHA issued an amendment to the final rule. The amendment delays sections 29 CFR 1904.10, "Recording criteria for cases involving occupational hearing loss" and 29 CFR 1904.12, "Recording criteria for cases involving work-related musculoskeletal disorders" (Note: 1904.12 is not active) until January 1, 2003. In accordance with 13 NCAC 7A.0301(b), the N.C. Commissioner of Labor automatically adopted the federal Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses Standard and the subsequent amendment with an effective date of January 1, 2002. Access earlier Federal Registers including Preamble. 

Related CFRs include: CFR 127D - Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses, CFR 127E - Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses, CFR 127F - Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses, CFR 127G - Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses, CFR 127H - Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses, CFR 127I - Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses, CFR 127J - Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses, CFR 127K - Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses, CFR 127L - Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (ITA), CFR 127M - Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (ITA), and CFR 127N - Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses. 

Also reference SN 75 - Public Sector Establishments for Recordkeeping, CPL 02-00-135 - Recordkeeping Policies and Procedures Manual, and OPN 128 - Public Sector Surveys and Inspections. Additional information and resources can be found on the safety and health topic page for Recording and Reporting, Noise and Ergonomics. To determine which recordkeeping standards apply, go to "Does 29 CFR Part 1904 - Recordkeeping Standards Apply?".