If a mishap results in a fatality, which class is it?

• A. Class B mishap
• B. Class A mishap
• C. Class C mishap
• D. Class D mishap

Answer: (B)

Mishap classifications are driven by the severity of the outcome. A fatality represents the worst possible result, so it places the event in the highest severity category, which is Class A. This category also includes cases like permanent total disability or very large property damage that meet the threshold, but the presence of a fatality alone already meets the top level. The other classes cover progressively less severe outcomes, such as nonfatal injuries with varying days away from work or smaller amounts of property damage. So, when a mishap results in a fatality, it is categorized as the most severe class.