Is It Recordable?
Scenario Q109

Face Mask Skin Infection: is it recordable?

Verdict: Recordable
Published 2020-12-13

Question

An employee required to wear a mask develops a fungal infection on his skin around his mouth. A doctor prescribes ketoconazole, a prescription anti-fungal shampoo to treat it and releases him to full duty. Is it recordable?

Answer

YES. The infection is work-related because it resulted in wearing a mask at work and the prescription is considered medical treatment beyond first aid.

1904.5(a):Basic requirement. You must consider an injury or illness to be work-related if an event or exposure in the work environment either caused or contributed to the resulting condition or significantly aggravated a pre-existing injury or illness. Work-relatedness is presumed for injuries and illnesses resulting from events or exposures occurring in the work environment, unless an exception in §1904.5(b)(2) specifically applies

Illustration for the scenario: Face Mask Skin Infection

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This is guidance based on 29 CFR Part 1904 and OSHA letters of interpretation. Facts and details may be altered or fictional. As specified by OSHA, the employer is responsible for the final recordability determination.