Circumstance Codes
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| 1.Physical Act |
| 2.Location - Parts I, II, and III |
| 3.Event |
| 4.Tools, Machinery, Appliances, Structures, Surfaces (etc.)
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| 5.Probable Reason for Injury/Illness
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| When selecting circumstance codes, use a COMBINATION THAT BEST IDENTIFIES the key factors
without duplicating information identified by another code. The narrative portion of the
report is to be used to provide additional information concerning those items that cannot
be adequately described on the coded portions of the form. Reference the FRA Guide
for Preparing Accident/Incident Reports, chapter 6 and appendix F FOR more information.
Use fRA Form 6180.55a. and Insert the circumstance code in the appropriate item (5j, 5k, 5l, 5m, and 5n).
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| Type of Circumstance
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Form F6180.55a Item Entry
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Answer the question?
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MS Excel Spreadsheet
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PDF Alpha Listing
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PDF Numeric Listing
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| All Circumstance Codes
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Physical Act
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5j
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What was the person doing when hurt?
Part I
Did A/I occur on or near rail right of way?
Part II
If A/I involved rail equipment, select code that best describes type of
equipment involved |
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Location |
5k
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Part III
Select the code that best identifies the location of the person whose injury/illness is being reported
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| Event
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5l
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Select one of these Event codes |
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| Tools, Machinery, Appliances, Structures, Surfaces (etc.)
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5m
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Select one of these Result codes
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| Probable Reason for Injury / Illness
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5n
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Select one of these Cause codes |
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