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INC-2026-0094

HIGHClosed

Reported by Angela Torres — Process Operator

18 December 2025 at 03:00 pmCrusher AreaNear Miss — Dropped ObjectsNight Shift

Incident Description

Rock fragment (~5kg) ejected from primary crusher during processing of oversized material. Fragment struck safety screen but screen had visible corrosion damage. Fragment would have entered walkway if screen had failed.

Immediate Actions Taken

  • 1Crusher paused
  • 2Screen replaced
  • 3All safety screens added to monthly inspection schedule

Likelihood x Consequence Matrix

InsignificantMinorModerateMajorCatastrophic
Almost Certain
Likely
Possible
Unlikely
Rare

Likelihood

3 / 5 — Possible

Consequence

4 / 5 — Major

Risk Score

12/25

Failed / Breached Controls

Exclusion Zone Signage

Signage not visible in dusty conditions

HIGH
Effectiveness
15%

Spotter Positioning

Spotter not in designated position

HIGH
Effectiveness
0%

Controls That Held

Vehicle Speed Limits

LV was within speed limits when entering zone

Effectiveness
80%

Operator Awareness

Haul truck operator noticed LV and stopped

Effectiveness
85%

Incident Reporting

Reported immediately via radio

Effectiveness
95%

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?
02:45 pm

Pre-start meeting completed

03:00 pm

Incident occurred

03:05 pm

Incident reported to supervisor

03:10 pm

Area secured and barricaded

03:20 pm

HSE team notified and on-scene

03:45 pm

Initial investigation commenced

04:00 pm

Report filed in SafetyScribe AI

Incident Details

Date & Time

18 December 2025 at 03:00 pm

Location

Crusher Area

Type & Category

Near Miss

Dropped Objects

Severity
High
Status
Closed
Shift

Night Shift

Reported By

Angela Torres — Process Operator

  • Process Operator — Angela Torres
Night shiftHigh throughput
Primary CrusherSafety Screen

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