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INC-2026-0104

LOWClosed

Reported by Lisa Nguyen — Environmental Officer

07 January 2026 at 06:15 pmTailings Storage FacilityEnvironmental IncidentGround ConditionsNight Shift

Incident Description

Return water pipeline showed minor weep at joint. Estimated loss less than 5L over observation period. Pipeline is above ground on the tailings facility access road.

Immediate Actions Taken

  • 1Joint repaired during next scheduled maintenance
  • 2Drip tray placed under joint
  • 3Pipeline inspection schedule reviewed

Likelihood x Consequence Matrix

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Likely
Possible
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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?
06:00 pm

Pre-start meeting completed

06:15 pm

Incident occurred

06:20 pm

Incident reported to supervisor

06:25 pm

Area secured and barricaded

06:35 pm

HSE team notified and on-scene

07:00 pm

Initial investigation commenced

07:15 pm

Report filed in SafetyScribe AI

Incident Details

Date & Time

07 January 2026 at 06:15 pm

Location

Tailings Storage Facility

Type & Category

Environmental Incident

Ground Conditions

Severity
Low
Status
Closed
Shift

Night Shift

Reported By

Lisa Nguyen — Environmental Officer

  • Environmental Officer — Lisa Nguyen
Night shiftCool conditions
Return Water Pipeline

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