What must occur before an employer is required to record an incident of workplace injury?

The principle behind requiring an employer to record an incident of workplace injury is centered around the severity and nature of the injury. When an injury necessitates more than just first aid, it signifies that the situation has escalated beyond minor status and may lead to significant implications for both the employee and the employer.

Recording such incidents is vital for maintaining accurate safety records and complying with regulatory requirements. It also helps in tracking workplace hazards and patterns that could inform future safety measures. The threshold of "more than first aid" creates a clear demarcation which ensures that only substantial injuries, which may necessitate further medical evaluation or intervention, are officially recorded.

In contrast, simply requiring medical attention might include very minor situations that don't need extensive documentation. For instance, if an employee receives a small bandage but does not require further medical treatment, it wouldn't meet the recording criteria. Reporting to OSHA is a regulatory step that may follow after recording, but it is not a precondition for recording the injury. Lastly, an injury involving hospitalization is definitely serious but is a subset of the broader category of injuries requiring more than first aid, thus not serving as a standalone requirement.