Mistakes in judgment, decision-making, or performance that result from limitations in human cognitive processing, attention, or motor control rather than equipment failure.
Example: Pilot errors in aviation, medical mistakes in healthcare, or accidents in industrial settings that result from attention lapses, fatigue, or cognitive overload.
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