# Is closing a cut with skin glue OSHA recordable?

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Last updated: 2026-10-23

**Short answer:** Recordable — other recordable case (column J)

Yes. OSHA treats wound-closing devices such as sutures, staples and surgical glue as medical treatment. Only wound coverings like bandages and Steri-Strips are first aid.


## Why

- Treatment went beyond OSHA's first-aid list. [29 CFR 1904.7(b)(5)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-29/section-1904.7)

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