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INC-2026-0101

MEDIUMClosed

Reported by Tony Williams — Excavator Operator

01 January 2026 at 11:30 pmROM PadNear MissVehicle 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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