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INC-2026-0086

MEDIUMClosed

Reported by Tim Roberts — Dozer Operator

02 December 2025 at 05:30 amStockpile AreaNear MissGround ConditionsDay Shift

Incident Description

Subsidence noticed on stockpile pad surface. Dozer operator felt ground shift. Area evacuated and assessed. Underground drainage pipe had partially collapsed creating void beneath surface.

Immediate Actions Taken

  • 1Area cordoned off
  • 2Geotechnical assessment completed
  • 3Drainage pipe repair scheduled
  • 4Ground radar survey commissioned

Likelihood x Consequence Matrix

InsignificantMinorModerateMajorCatastrophic
Almost Certain
Likely
Possible
Unlikely
Rare

Likelihood

3 / 5 — Possible

Consequence

3 / 5 — Moderate

Risk Score

9/25

Failed / Breached Controls

Procedural Compliance

Standard procedure not fully followed

MEDIUM
Effectiveness
30%

Controls That Held

PPE Usage

All personnel wearing correct PPE

Effectiveness
100%

Supervision

Supervisor was present in the area

Effectiveness
75%

Priority Questions

  • What were the direct and contributing causes of this incident?
  • Were all relevant procedures followed by personnel involved?
  • Was there adequate supervision at the time of the incident?

Follow-Up Questions

  • Were there any similar incidents in the past that could have predicted this?
  • Were all personnel adequately trained for the task being performed?
  • Were environmental conditions a contributing factor?

Systemic Questions

  • Does this incident indicate a gap in the current risk management framework?
  • Are there systemic issues with procedure adherence in this area?
  • Would additional engineering controls reduce the likelihood of recurrence?
05:15 am

Pre-start meeting completed

05:30 am

Incident occurred

05:35 am

Incident reported to supervisor

05:40 am

Area secured and barricaded

05:50 am

HSE team notified and on-scene

06:15 am

Initial investigation commenced

06:30 am

Report filed in SafetyScribe AI

Incident Details

Date & Time

02 December 2025 at 05:30 am

Location

Stockpile Area

Type & Category

Near Miss

Ground Conditions

Severity
Medium
Status
Closed
Shift

Day Shift

Reported By

Tim Roberts — Dozer Operator

  • Dozer Operator — Tim Roberts
AfternoonRecent rain
CAT D11 Dozer

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