In which circumstance is an injury recordable under OSHA guidelines?

An injury is considered recordable under OSHA guidelines when it requires medical treatment beyond first aid. This includes situations where an employee receives care from a healthcare professional, such as surgical procedures, prescription medications, or physical therapy, as these treatments indicate that the injury has more severities that necessitate additional care. This standard ensures that any significant impact on an employee's health or ability to function is documented and addressed.

In contrast, minor incidents resolved with first aid do not meet the criteria for recordability, as first aid is the lowest level of care and does not typically indicate a significant injury. Similarly, incidents that do not require any treatment at all would obviously be non-recordable because there is no injury to report. Lastly, the requirement that an injury leads to termination for it to be recordable is not true under OSHA guidelines; injuries can be recordable regardless of their consequences in terms of employment status. Overall, the defining factor for recordability is the nature of the medical treatment required, which is clearly outlined in OSHA's regulations.