CFR 127D - Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses

On July 1, 2002 (Federal Register), federal OSHA issued an amendment to the final rule clarifying how Standard Threshold Shifts will be recorded in 29 CFR 1904.10. Also on July 1, 2002 (Federal Register), Federal OSHA proposed to extend the delay for 29 CFR 1904.12, "Recording criteria for cases involving work-related musculoskeletal disorders" until January 1, 2004. Additionally, federal OSHA has proposed to delay paragraph 29 CFR 1904.10 (b)(7) which requires the employer to check the hearing loss column on the log.

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, 2003.