Class A mishaps are described as those with which characteristic?

• A. Property damage of 1,000,000 or more, or fatality or permanent disability.
• B. Property damage of 50,000 or less with minor injuries.
• C. Only missing equipment.
• D. Minor sprain not requiring medical attention.

Answer: (A)

Class A mishaps are the most severe safety events, defined by either a very high price tag for property damage or serious human costs. The defining characteristic is property damage reaching or exceeding one million dollars, or outcomes including a fatality or permanent disability. This marks the highest level of severity and triggers the most rigorous investigation and reporting requirements. The other options describe incidents with far less impact—smaller property damage, minor injuries, or noninjurious issues—so they don’t meet the Class A threshold.