500 EM385-1-1 Construction Safety Hazard Awareness for Contractors Sections 1 - 6

01.D Mishap Reporting and Investigation

01.D.01

01.D.03

In addition to the reporting requirements identified above, the employer is required to report:

1. Property damage (exceeding $5,000 is recordable);
2. Days Away Injuries;
3. Days Away Illnesses;
4. Restricted/Transfer Injuries.

01.D.04 Boards of Investigation.

These accidents must be investigated in depth to identify all causes and to recommend hazard control measures. The GDA must immediately notify the SOHO when any of these occurs and subsequently follow-up with official accident reports as prescribed by regulation.

1. Fatal injury/illness;
2. Permanent totally disabling injury/illness;
3. Permanent partial disabling injury/illness;
4. One (1) or more persons hospitalized as inpatients as a result of a single occurrence;
5. $500,000 or greater accidental property damage;
6. Three (3) or more individuals become ill or have a medical condition which is suspected to be related to a site condition, or a hazardous or toxic agent on the site;
7. USACE aircraft destroyed or missing;
8. Contractors are responsible for notifying OSHA in accordance with 29 CFR 1904.39 within 8-hours when their employee(s) is fatally injured or 1 or more persons are hospitalized as inpatients as a result of a single occurrence.

01.D.05

In addition to the above, any mishap occurring in any of the following high hazard areas must be immediately reported to the GDA. These mishaps must be investigated in depth to identify all causes and to recommend hazard control measures. The GDA must immediately notify the local SOHO when any one of these occurs and subsequently follow- up with official reports as prescribed by regulation. HQUSACE-SO must also be notified immediately (within 24-hours) and provided follow-up investigative findings within 10-days of occurrence.

1. Electrical - to include Arc Flash, electrical shock, etc.;
2. Uncontrolled Release of Hazardous Energy (includes electrical and non-electrical);
3. Load Handling Equipment (LHE) or Rigging;
4. Fall-from-Height (any level other than same surface), and
5. Underwater Diving.

• Note: The reporting and associated investigation of these mishaps is considered a leading indicator. As such, this information is to be used for data collection, data trending and correction of hazards or program deficiencies before they result in an accident. To encourage reporting of these mishaps, for the betterment of all, this data is NOT to be used for any other reason. > See Appendix Q for "Mishap" definitions.

01.D.06

Except for rescue and emergency measures, the mishap scene must not be disturbed until it has been released by the investigating official.

01.D.07

The Contractor is responsible for obtaining appropriate medical and emergency assistance and for notifying fire, law enforcement, and regulatory agencies. The Contractor must assist and cooperate fully with the GDA conducting the Government investigation(s) of any mishap.

01.D.08

Records of all first aid treatments must be maintained and submitted to the GDA upon request.

1. Records must include, at a minimum, employee's name, job title, date and type of mishap , causes and corrective actions taken (i.e., AHA review, process changes, establishment of controls, personnel qualifications and training, etc.).
2. This data must be reviewed and analyzed by the SSHO and/or SOHO for corrective action as appropriate.

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