Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 37, September 13, 2024
Section 36-19-5 - Difference Between Medical Treatment and First Aid5.1. Medical treatment includes, but is not limited to, the suturing of any wound, treatment of fractures, application of a cast or other professional means of immobilizing an injured part of the body, treatment of infection arising out of an injury, treatment of bruise by the drainage of blood, surgical removal of dead or damaged skin (debridement), amputation or permanent loss of use of any part of the body, treatment of second (2nd) and third (3rd) degree burns. Procedures which are diagnostic in nature are not considered by themselves to constitute medical treatments. Visits to a physician, physical examinations, X-ray examinations, and hospitalization for observations, where no evidence of injury is found and no medical treatment given, do not in themselves constitute medical treatment. Procedures which are preventative in nature also are not considered by themselves to constitute medical treatment. Tetanus and flu shots are considered preventative in nature.5.2. First aid includes any one-time treatment, and follow-up visit for the purpose of observation, of minor injuries such as cuts, scratches, first (1st) degree burns and splinters. Ointments, salves, antiseptics, and dressings to minor injuries are considered to be first aid.5.3. The guidelines contained in 30 CFR §50.20-3 and any subsequent amendments to such regulation shall be used by the Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training to differentiate between medical treatment and first aid for specific types of injuries.