Research Project #2 Develop Common Criteria for Injury and Fatality Reporting

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Recommendations

• Reportable event
  • Transportation incident
  • Defined as previously noted

• Transportation-related injury
  • Any injury requiring medical attention beyond first aid incurred as the result of a reportable event
  • First aid-emergency treatment pending definitive medical care

Notes:

• Event Definition - The Working Group recommends that all modes adopt the following definition of a reportable event:
  • Any incident involving the movement or operation or intended movement or operation of a motor vehicle, vessel, aircraft, pipeline, or other conveyance in the course of transporting persons or goods from one place to another:
    • a. That occurs within U.S. jurisdiction or involves a U.S. commercial carrier,
    • b. Where the cause is intentional or unintentional,
    • c. That results in substantial property damage, or
    • d. That results in injury (requiring medical attention beyond first aid) or death of anyone (passengers, crew, pedestrians, other workers, or bystanders) within 30 days of the event.