PL12.5
Operator error, as mode of injury or harm
Erro do operador como modo de lesão ou dano
CategoryDefinition
Operator-related problems include procedural problems due to improperly trained operators, unintentional damage of equipment, improper battery maintenance, incorrect equipment maintenance, incorrect placement, and prolonged use of poorly functioning equipment.
Coding Note
Code first the injury or harm associated with the device. Code also the cause of harm which identifies the type of device.
Exclusions
- Combination or interaction of operator error and device failure, as mode of injury or harm
- Operator error without injury or harm
Index Terms
Operator error, as mode of injury or harmoperator error due to poor training as mode of injuryoperator error due to poor maintenance as mode of injuryoperator error due to incorrect device installation as mode of injurymistake by operatoroperator error using an installed device