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INC-2026-0095

LOWClosed

Reported by Laydown Area Supervisor — Sam Turner

20 December 2025 at 09:15 amLaydown AreaProperty DamageVehicle InteractionDay Shift

Incident Description

Forklift operator misjudged clearance and struck storage rack while placing pallet. Rack sustained minor structural damage. No falling objects. Load was secured.

Immediate Actions Taken

  • 1Rack assessed by engineer
  • 2Forklift operator retested
  • 3Clearance markings repainted

Likelihood x Consequence Matrix

InsignificantMinorModerateMajorCatastrophic
Almost Certain
Likely
Possible
Unlikely
Rare

Likelihood

2 / 5 — Unlikely

Consequence

2 / 5 — Minor

Risk Score

4/25

Failed / Breached Controls

Housekeeping Standards

Area not maintained to standard

LOW
Effectiveness
40%

Controls That Held

Site Inspections

Issue identified during routine inspection

Effectiveness
90%

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?
09:00 am

Pre-start meeting completed

09:15 am

Incident occurred

09:20 am

Incident reported to supervisor

09:25 am

Area secured and barricaded

09:35 am

HSE team notified and on-scene

10:00 am

Initial investigation commenced

10:15 am

Report filed in SafetyScribe AI

Incident Details

Date & Time

20 December 2025 at 09:15 am

Location

Laydown Area

Type & Category

Property Damage

Vehicle Interaction

Severity
Low
Status
Closed
Shift

Day Shift

Reported By

Laydown Area Supervisor — Sam Turner

  • Forklift Operator — External Contractor
AfternoonClear conditions
ForkliftStorage Rack

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