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OSHA Recordkeeping Advisor

You indicated that an event or exposure occurring in the work environment caused or contributed to the resulting injury or illness, or "significantly aggravated" a pre-existing injury or illness.

The work environment includes "locations where one or more employees are working or are present as a condition of their employment" (29 CFR 1904.5(b)(1)). This includes wherever a worker is driving or riding in the interest of the employer. It does NOT include commuting between work and home or a temporary residence, like a hotel during a trip.

Was the affected employee’s injury or illness the result of a motor vehicle accident?