...prominent or immediate cause of inji * * * is that condition or circumstance the absence of which would prevented the accident, but if there be more than one such condition or cir stance then the one most easily prevented. The meaning of this rule mas made clear by illustration:...

...be considered a primary cause of accident? This was answered by adopting the following definition: "That the accident should be charged to that condition...condition or circumstance, then to the one most easily prevented." After three sessions of formal and informal discussion, the accompanying form showing causes...

...recommends that for the sake of uniformity accidents be assigned to the proximate cause, namely, " to that condition or circumstance the absence of which...condition or circumstance, then to the one most easily prevented." The causes of accidents have been grouped into 12 divisions, as follows: I. Machinery;...

...recommends that for the sake of uniformity accidents be assigned to the proximate cause, namely, " to that condition or circumstance the absence of which...condition or circumstance, then to the one most easily prevented." The causes of accidents have been grouped into 12 divisions, as follows: I. Machinery;...

...Authorities agree, however, that accidents should be ascribed to the proximate or immediate cause — " to that condition or circumstance, the absence of...condition or circumstance, then to the one most easily prevented." For example, a workman passing through an aisle, which is insufficiently lighted, stumbles...

...recommends that for the sake of uniformity accidents be assigned to the proximate cause, namely, " to that condition or circumstance the absence of which...condition or circumstance, then to the one most easily prevented." The causes of accidents have been grouped into 12 divisions, as follows: I. Machinery;...

...for the purpose of classification, accidents should be ascribed to the immediate cause — that is "To that condition or circumstance, the absence of...condition or circumstance, then to the one most easily prevented." 2. The following example illustrates the above: A laborer wheeling a barrow down a poorly...

...which cause the accident should be assigned the proximate or immediate cause should be determined. The condition or circumstance, the absence of which would...condition or circumstance, then to the one most easily prevented. The various headings under "Machine Accidents, Tools and Accessories," refer to accidents...

...Statistics of the United States Department of Labor, that the prominent or immediate cause of injury "is that condition or circumstance the absence of which...more than one such condition or circumstance then the one most easily prevented." " The meaning of this rule may be made clear by illustration : A workman...

...against failure to report, and in permitting early investigation in case of need. The first step in preparation of a classification of causes of accidents...matter of personal judgment. The immediate cause as denned by the committee is the tangible fact capable of definite ascertainment. To go further would...