Circumstance Codes

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Circumstance Codes
1.Physical Act
2.Location - Parts I, II, and III
3.Event
4.Tools, Machinery, Appliances, Structures, Surfaces (etc.)
5.Probable Reason for Injury/Illness
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	Form F6180.55a Item Entry	Answer the question?	MS Excel Spreadsheet	PDF Alpha Listing	PDF Numeric Listing
All Circumstance Codes
Physical Act	5j	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
Location	5k	Part III Select the code that best identifies the location of the person whose injury/illness is being reported
Event	5l	Select one of these Event codes
Tools, Machinery, Appliances, Structures, Surfaces (etc.)	5m	Select one of these Result codes
Probable Reason for Injury / Illness	5n	Select one of these Cause codes