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Recordkeeping exemption for motor vehicle dealerships

Summary OSHA told regional recordkeeping staff that some motor vehicle dealerships had been cited for lacking the former injury and illness logs. The memo said SIC 55 was normally exempt under the then-current rule and directed staff to review the industry and small-employer exemptions. OSHA archives the memo and warns it may no longer represent current policy.
Document
Federal guidance
Agency
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Document number
1994-05-03
Date issued
May 3, 1994
Status
Archived by the agency
OSHA labels this an archive document and warns that it may no longer represent current policy.
Status last verified October 9, 2026
Topics
Workplace Safety OSHA 1904 Recordkeeping Exemptions
Source
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May 3, 1994

MEMORANDUM FOR: REGIONAL ADMINISTRATORS

ATTENTION: REGIONAL RECORDKEEPING COORDINATORS

THRU: JIMMY ROBERTS
Office of Field Programs

FROM: BOB WHITMORE
Office of Statistics

SUBJECT: Employer exemptions to the OSHA injury and illness recordkeeping requirements (Part 1904)

It has been brought to our attention that several motor vehicle dealerships have been cited for not keeping the OSHA injury and illness records (OSHA Log 200 and Supplementary Record 101). As you know, SIC 55 is normally exempted from the recordkeeping requirements by 29 CFR Part 1904.16. We feel it is necessary to refamiliarize the field staff with the list of exempted industries and the small employer exemption as found on the attached page 1 of the Brief Guide to Recordkeeping Requirements for Occupational Injuries and Illnesses. Please pass this information on to the Area Offices within your Regions.

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