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INC-2026-0101

MEDIUMClosed

Reported by Tony Williams — Excavator Operator

01 January 2026 at 11:30 pmROM PadNear Miss — Vehicle InteractionDay Shift

Incident Description

Excavator commenced loading before haul truck was fully positioned and truck operator had given ready signal. One bucket load dumped onto truck body off-centre, causing load imbalance.

Immediate Actions Taken

  • 1Both operators counselled
  • 2Loading protocol reinforced
  • 3Fatigue assessment conducted

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?
11:15 pm

Pre-start meeting completed

11:30 pm

Incident occurred

11:35 pm

Incident reported to supervisor

11:40 pm

Area secured and barricaded

11:50 pm

HSE team notified and on-scene

12:15 am

Initial investigation commenced

12:30 am

Report filed in SafetyScribe AI

Incident Details

Date & Time

01 January 2026 at 11:30 pm

Location

ROM Pad

Type & Category

Near Miss

Vehicle Interaction

Severity
Medium
Status
Closed
Shift

Day Shift

Reported By

Tony Williams — Excavator Operator

  • Excavator Operator — Tony Williams
  • Haul Truck Operator — Jake Mitchell
Early morningStart of shift
Komatsu PC3000 ExcavatorCAT 793 Haul Truck

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