Class B mishap property damage is typically within which range?

• A. $50,000 to $100,000
• B. $200,000 to $1 million
• C. $1 million to $5 million
• D. Over $5 million

Answer: (B)

Mishap severity is judged by property damage thresholds, and Class B sits in the middle of those ranges. In this material, property damage in the ballpark of $200,000 up to $1,000,000 defines a Class B mishap. It’s significant enough to warrant a formal investigation and reporting, but it doesn’t reach the higher level of severity that would push it into Class A. The thresholds are set so investigators know how deep to go and who must be involved, with lower damage cases categorized as less severe and higher-damage cases requiring more extensive review. So the mid-range figure shown is the best fit for Class B, distinguishing it from both smaller losses and the larger, more impactful mishaps.