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OSHA Recordkeeping Advisor

Is it likely that the pre-existing injury or illness would NOT have resulted in death but for the occupational event or exposure?

* Note: "but for" the occupational event or exposure means "except for" or "absent" the aggravating effects of the workplace.

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