A Class C mishap is defined by which damages range and outcome?

• A. $50,000-$500,000 in damages; Injury/illness that causes 1 or more days away from work.
• B. $500,000-$2M in damages; Hospitalization of 3+ people
• C. $20,000-$50,000 in damages; Recordable injury/illness that is Class A, B, or C
• D. $50,000-$500,000 in damages; Injury not requiring days away from work

Answer: (B)

Mishap classifications use both the dollar value of property damage and the severity of injuries to categorize an incident. This helps determine the level of investigation and reporting required.

Class B is defined by substantial property damage in a specific range and by serious injuries that can involve multiple people. A common criterion is damages between $500,000 and $2,000,000, and another key criterion is the hospitalization of three or more people. Among the options, the one that lists damages in the $500k–$2M range together with three or more people hospitalized matches these established criteria for Class B, which is why it is the best choice. The other options present damage ranges or injury outcomes that align with different, lower-severity categories, and thus do not fit the defined thresholds for this class.