Which of the following is a reportable injury or incident?

• A. An injury or incident that results in the death of a worker
• B. A minor cut treated with first aid at the scene
• C. A near-miss event with no injury
• D. A worker’s brief ergonomic adjustment

Answer: (A)

A reportable injury or incident is one that meets thresholds for mandatory reporting to authorities or the internal safety system, typically including the most severe outcomes. The death of a worker clearly fits this criterion because fatalities require immediate reporting, formal documentation, and a thorough investigation to prevent recurrence. The other scenarios do not meet those thresholds: a minor cut that is treated with first aid at the scene does not involve medical treatment beyond first aid and usually does not trigger reporting; a near-miss with no injury is not an injury or incident, though it should be logged to improve prevention; and a worker’s brief ergonomic adjustment is a routine, non-injurious event.