Question

As per the DGMS norms, the severity index is a measure of

• A. Fatality rate
• B. Serious injury rate
• C. Number of reportable injuries
• D. Accident proneness of mine

Hint:

The DGMS severity index helps mine operators identify high-risk areas and improve safety protocols.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

The Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS) in India uses the severity index as a metric to assess the accident proneness of a mine. It is calculated based on the frequency and severity of accidents, often factoring in the number of days lost due to injuries or fatalities per unit of exposure (e.g., per million man-hours worked). While fatality rate, serious injury rate, and number of reportable injuries (options 1, 2, and 3) are components that may contribute to the severity index, the index itself is a broader measure of the mine’s overall safety risk or accident proneness. Thus, the correct answer is Accident proneness of mine.