Mishap Investigation and Reporting

1. Mishap Investigation and Reporting A-4J-0020 ASO-21 10 August 2012

2. EOs EO #21-1 DESCRIBE the concepts, requirements and procedures for conducting a mishap investigation EO #21-2 DEFINE the duties and responsibilities of the Safety Officer with regard to mishap investigations EO #21-3 DRAFT various mishap reports from investigative evidence and statements Lesson Overview. When mishap prevention efforts fail, and mishaps occur, a thorough investigation is necessary to prevent recurrence. There are various classes of mishaps, based on severity of injury or costs of damage. Class A mishaps, which involve a fatality, permanent total disability, or over $1,000,000.00 damage must be investigated by a formal mishap investigation board. All other mishaps, no matter how minor, must be investigated by the command. The Safety Officer may assist a mishap investigation board or conduct other shipboard investigations, and must understand mishap investigation techniques, limitations, and the limited use and/or protection of safety information Lesson Overview. When mishap prevention efforts fail, and mishaps occur, a thorough investigation is necessary to prevent recurrence. There are various classes of mishaps, based on severity of injury or costs of damage. Class A mishaps, which involve a fatality, permanent total disability, or over $1,000,000.00 damage must be investigated by a formal mishap investigation board. All other mishaps, no matter how minor, must be investigated by the command. The Safety Officer may assist a mishap investigation board or conduct other shipboard investigations, and must understand mishap investigation techniques, limitations, and the limited use and/or protection of safety information

3. References OPNAVINST 5100.19E OPNAVINST 5102.1D COMNAVSAFECEN 151721ZOCT2009 COMNAVSAFECEN 062015ZOCT2009 http://www.navytimes.com/news/2008/10/navy_gwfire_100408w/ OPNAVINST 5100.19E is the Navy�s Occupational Safety and Health Manual for Forces Afloat (dated 30 May 2007) COMNAVSAFECEN 141859ZMAY2009 OPNAVINST 5100.19E is the Navy�s Occupational Safety and Health Manual for Forces Afloat (dated 30 May 2007) COMNAVSAFECEN 141859ZMAY2009