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INC-2026-0090

MEDIUMClosed

Reported by Steve Martin — Haul Truck Operator

10 December 2025 at 03:15 amPit 4 Haul RoadNear MissVehicle InteractionDay Shift

Incident Description

Grader blade left extended across haul road during operator break. Haul truck operator noticed at last moment and stopped. Grader was parked in active traffic area without cones or signage.

Immediate Actions Taken

  • 1Grader moved to designated parking
  • 2Parking/shutdown procedure reinforced
  • 3Toolbox talk on equipment parking

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

  • Was a valid traffic management plan (TMP) in place for this area?
  • What was the communication protocol between LV and haul truck operators?
  • Were all exclusion zone markers visible and in correct positions?

Follow-Up Questions

  • When was the last TMP review for this haul road?
  • Has the LV driver completed the required induction for this pit area?
  • Are there dash-cam or telemetry records available from both vehicles?

Systemic Questions

  • How often are exclusion zone breaches occurring across the site?
  • Is the current signage standard adequate for dusty conditions?
  • Should automated proximity detection systems be evaluated?
03:00 am

Pre-start meeting completed

03:15 am

Incident occurred

03:20 am

Incident reported to supervisor

03:25 am

Area secured and barricaded

03:35 am

HSE team notified and on-scene

04:00 am

Initial investigation commenced

04:15 am

Report filed in SafetyScribe AI

Incident Details

Date & Time

10 December 2025 at 03:15 am

Location

Pit 4 Haul Road

Type & Category

Near Miss

Vehicle Interaction

Severity
Medium
Status
Closed
Shift

Day Shift

Reported By

Steve Martin — Haul Truck Operator

  • Grader Operator — Mike Davis
  • Haul Truck Operator — Steve Martin
MiddayClear
CAT 16M GraderCAT 793 Haul Truck

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