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INC-2026-0100

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Reported by James Lee — Process Plant Operator

30 December 2025 at 07:00 amProcessing Plant — Level 2First Aid InjuryChemical ExposureDay Shift

Incident Description

Operator experienced eye irritation from airborne dust during grinding circuit inspection. Safety glasses were worn but not sealed type. Flushed with eyewash station.

Immediate Actions Taken

  • 1Eyes flushed at eyewash station
  • 2Sealed safety glasses provided
  • 3Dust suppression checked

Likelihood x Consequence Matrix

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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

  • 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?
06:45 am

Pre-start meeting completed

07:00 am

Incident occurred

07:05 am

Incident reported to supervisor

07:10 am

Area secured and barricaded

07:20 am

HSE team notified and on-scene

07:45 am

Initial investigation commenced

08:00 am

Report filed in SafetyScribe AI

Incident Details

Date & Time

30 December 2025 at 07:00 am

Location

Processing Plant — Level 2

Type & Category

First Aid Injury

Chemical Exposure

Severity
Low
Status
Closed
Shift

Day Shift

Reported By

James Lee — Process Plant Operator

  • Process Operator — James Lee
IndoorDusty area
Grinding CircuitSafety Glasses

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