When slicing potatoes for dinner, the knife slips and cuts the potato at an odd angle, just missing your thumb. This is a(n)
A) Error and accident.
B) Minor error.
C) Near miss.
D) Near miss and accident.

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This scenario is a near miss, as there was potential for harm (cutting the thumb) but it was avoided by chance or luck. It was not a full accident as no harm was actually done.

When Slicing Potatoes for Dinner, the Knife Slips and Cuts