Mishaps Safety Manual Flashcards

Study Notes

Class A Mishaps

An injury or occupational illness leading to a fatality or permanent total disability.
Includes cases of military personnel reported missing or missing in action.
Damage to property (excluding boats) is $2,000,000 or greater.
Damage to boats is $300,000 or greater.

Class B Mishaps

Any injury or occupational illness resulting in permanent partial disability.
Damage to property (excluding boats) ranges from $500,000 to less than $2,000,000.
Damage to boats ranges from $200,000 to less than $300,000.

Class C Mishaps

Injuries resulting in one or more days away from work beyond the incident day, including loss of work time or transfer to a different job.
Damage to property (excluding boats) is $50,000 or greater, but less than $500,000.
Damage to boats is $50,000 or greater, but less than $200,000.

Class D Mishaps

Injuries requiring medical treatment but no days away from work beyond the incident day.
Property damage (excluding aviation) ranges from $5,000 to less than $50,000.
Damage to aviation property is less than $50,000.

Class E Mishaps

Covers aviation flight or ground mishaps only.
Includes damage to engines or integral engine components, regardless of cost.
Engine Foreign Object Debris/Damage (FOD) incidents are classified here.
If damage extends beyond engines, classify according to Class A-D thresholds.

Additional Notes

Classifications are crucial for incident reporting and safety management.
Understanding the severity thresholds helps in prompt and correct incident categorization.

Description

Test your knowledge on the definitions and classifications of mishaps as outlined in the Mishaps Safety and Environmental Health Manual 5100.47B. This quiz focuses on understanding Class A and Class B mishaps and their implications in the Coast Guard context.