INC-2026-0086
MEDIUMClosedReported by Tim Roberts — Dozer Operator
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
| Insignificant | Minor | Moderate | Major | Catastrophic | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Controls That Held
PPE Usage
All personnel wearing correct PPE
Supervision
Supervisor was present in the area
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?
Pre-start meeting completed
Incident occurred
Incident reported to supervisor
Area secured and barricaded
HSE team notified and on-scene
Initial investigation commenced
Report filed in SafetyScribe AI
Incident Details
02 December 2025 at 05:30 am
Stockpile Area
Near Miss
Ground Conditions
Day Shift
Tim Roberts — Dozer Operator
- Dozer Operator — Tim Roberts